UN PLASTICS TREATY

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

PLASTICS POLLUTION

UN seeks studies on plastics-pollution impact and climate change / Human Rights Council adopts resolutions at latest session

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

UN to develop global rules for plastics pollution / First draft expected in 2024

MARINE LITTER

New technologies to play key role in addressing waterway pollution / Key principle is preventing wastewater contamination at source / UNEP report

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

Costa Rica bans EPS containers / Violations can cost up to USD 7,600