How to actually address plastic pollution with a global treaty
The American Chemistry Council, an industry trade group, supports an agreement that will accelerate a transition to a more circular economy that promotes waste reduction and reuse by focusing on waste collection, product design, and recycling technology. Americas's Plastic Makers and the Council of Chemical Associations have also made public statements supporting a global agreement to establish “a targeted goal to ensure access to proper waste management and eliminate leakage of plastic into the ocean.” A contrasting approach focuses on eliminating plastic waste through innovation and design - for example, by spending more on waste collection, recycling, and development of environmentally beningn plastics.