UN PLASTICS TREATY

No consensus after Busan talks / Petchem industry accused of ‘unsupportive' behaviour / Rising endorsement of production caps / Further session planned

UN PLASTICS TREATY

“The work is far from over”: Polymer production remains contentious in fourth session / Some convergence on waste management, recycling / 170 nations strive toward a global agreement

PLASTICS WASTE

New shipping rules start 1 Jan 2020 / Basel Convention amendments / No consensus on non-hazardous plastics waste