Plastic production linked to pollution, global treaty negotiations ongoing

Summary: Global plastic production doubled by 2019, with projections showing it could consume 20% of global oil production by 2040. Plastic waste is set to triple by 2060. A 1% increase in plastic production leads to a 1% increase in pollution. Over half of branded plastic pollution is linked to 56 companies, with Coca-Cola accounting for 11% and PepsiCo 5%. Negotiators are working on a global plastics treaty.

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