New Global Plastics Treaty Draft Takes First Step Towards Reducing Production The zero draft of the new global plastics treaty, published by the United Nations Environment Programme on September 4th, marks an important milestone in the fight against plastic pollution. The draft lays the foundation for a legally binding instrument […]
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Title: The Illusion of Sustainability: The Truth Behind Recyclable Grocery Bags
In a world that generated roughly 350 million tons of plastic in 2019, only 6% of global plastics produced came from recycled plastics. This staggering reality has started to attract the attention of policymakers, with governments across the globe implementing regulations that encourage companies to include recycled materials in their […]
A Global Plastic Waste Crisis: Is a Unified Approach Attainable?
In late May, delegates from 175 countries, along with private stakeholders, will gather in Paris for a global effort to create an international treaty to potentially control plastic production and pollution. Despite the urgency to address the world’s toxic plastic waste crisis, countries remain far apart on what the treaty […]