The Global Plastics Treaty talks failed, again: Industry reacts

“These negotiations ultimately failed because a small group of governments refused to accept a cap on plastic production. But there were important signs of progress. The second draft explicitly recognised that plastic production is ‘unsustainable’, and the negotiating room did not accept the compromises it might have done even a few years ago. Countries now recognise the risks of unchecked plastic production to human health and the environment.”