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"Despite large numbers of corporate commitments and regulatory targets around
phasing out plastics, a new report (PDF) says that the “circular economy” has
made little progress over the past decade to make plastic reduction targets a
reality. Global consumption of materials continues to grow, despite overtures
to “circularity,” with e-waste being an additional source of concern.
While some solutions listed include “aligned value chains” and partnerships,
the authors of the report emphasize the need for governmental action—including
the need for the successful negotiation and introduction of the United Nations
Plastic Treaty, which aims to end plastic pollution but has been a fraught
process to get international buy-in. That said, in November 2024, governments
will come together in Busan, Republic of Korea, for the fifth and last round of
negotiations for a global treaty to end plastic pollution, aiming to begin
making progress on cutting global plastics consumption."
Via Rixty Dixet.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
