UN to agree on plan for 'historic' plastics treaty
Source: https://phys.org/news/2022-02-historic-plastics-treaty.html
Author: Nick Perry
Many countries, including major plastic producers like the United States and China, have expressed general support for a treaty, but stopped short of endorsing any specific measures. Since the 1950s, the rate of plastic production has grown faster than any other material, vastly outpacing national efforts to keep the environment clean. Some of the world's largest plastics manufacturers have also expressed support for a treaty, but say banning certain materials would create supply chain disruptions and hinder improvements to recycling.