Plastic treaty talks at INC 5.2 in Geneva, Switzerland, have come to an end but not to a resolution. Finalizing a weak treaty here in Geneva would have been a dangerous mistake, locking the world into decades of continued plastic overproduction, toxic exposure, and environmental harm. We commend the majority of member states that refused... The post The Fight Continues: AMBR’s Reflections on INC 5.2 appeared first on Alliance for Mission-Based Recycling.| Alliance for Mission-Based Recycling
As countries prepare to convene in Geneva to finalize the Global Plastics Treaty, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Plastic pollution is now one of the most pressing environmental and public health threats of our time. From the infiltration of microplastics in our bodies to toxic emissions near petrochemical plants, the consequences are no longer distant... The post Reduce First or Fail: The Case for a Strong Plastics Treaty appeared first on Alliance for Mission-Based Recycling.| Alliance for Mission-Based Recycling
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Plastic production, use, and disposal threaten Earth’s communities, air, water, biodiversity, and soils. The Global Plastics Treaty seeks to address the issue of plastic pollution and course-correct our society for generations to come. One area of human life that can benefit significantly from robust global action is respiratory health. Microplastics in the air are detrimental… Read more »| Defend Our Health
As we inch closer to the fourth session of the Global Plastic Treaty negotiations, it is important to understand our current relationship with plastic, how we got here, and how the Global Plastics Treaty can improve our relationship with plastic. Our dependence on plastic production from fossil fuels began in the 1960s, and for the past 65… The post How the Global Plastics Treaty Can Change Our Relationship With Plastic For The Better appeared first on Defend Our Health Action.| Defend Our Health Action