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Global plastic treaty talks failed again

cbc.ca — August 16, 2025 at 03:01 AM UTC

Global plastic treaty negotiations have failed to reach a consensus, adjourning without immediate plans to resume efforts to create a legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution. The talks stalled due to disagreements over limiting plastic production, with some nations favoring waste management and recycling over production caps. This marks the sixth failed attempt by the UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to reach an agreement. Plastic production is projected to triple by 2060, and around 7,250 megatonnes of plastic currently pollute the planet, highlighting the urgency of the issue.

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