Countries are pushing for a global treaty to curb plastic production by 40% by 2040, aiming to combat environmental degradation and the carbon emissions associated with plastic manufacturing. Rwanda and Peru have submitted a proposal at UN talks in Ottawa, advocating for a reduction in primary plastic polymers.
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Plastic production cut
The plan includes mandatory reporting of statistical data on plastic imports, and exports. Plastic production has skyrocketed from 2 million tonnes in 1950 to 348 million tonnes in 2017, with projections indicating a doubling in capacity by 2040. Plastic pollution poses a severe threat to marine ecosystems, and its production contributes significantly to climate change.
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