Global Plastics Treaty Talks Continue in Paris

May 30, 2023
Proposed approaches range from limiting production to recycling.

The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for Plastics met in Paris on May 29 to discuss a treaty aimed at eliminating plastics pollution, the Associated Press reported.

The meeting is the second of five planned to take place before the end of 2024. 

Experts say that due to the tight timeframe, it’s important that this meeting address the objectives and scope of the agreement, including the type of plastics that it will focus on, according to the AP report.

Some countries, such as Norway and Rwanda, are pushing for policies that limit plastics production, while other countries and industry trade groups favor actions that encourage recycling and a circular economy.

Read the full AP article here.  

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