Negotiations for a global plastic treaty in South Korea have begun with deep divisions among countries over how to address the plastic pollution crisis. A two-year-old quest for a deal is now at risk due to disagreements on whether to implement binding limits on certain chemicals and plastics, or focus on funding improvements to trash collection and recycling. The talks, brokered by the United Nations, highlight the challenges in uniting the world to tackle this pressing environmental issue.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-11-25/world-plastic-treaty-talks-enter-final-stage-with-nations-divided