While some might assume companies should pause plastic mitigation efforts until a treaty is finalized, the reality is quite the opposite. A treaty may not be in place yet, but businesses are already exposed to real and growing risks.
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This Isn’t Just Another Plastic-Free July
Photo by Lara Jameson on Pexels.com This July feels different, charged with the possibility of real change. It could be the beginning of major shifts in the plastics industry. I hope they’re big. Because big problems require big, bold solutions. 🌊 Just imagine: 2,000 truckloads of plastic dumped into the ocean every minute. Sea life entangled and suffocatedContinueContinue reading “This Isn’t Just Another Plastic-Free July”
The Next Step in Global Plastics Policy: INC-5’s Lessons and Opportunities
As I reflect on the outcomes of the recent fifth round of negotiations (INC-5), which was initially expected to be the final meeting in the journey toward a global plastics treaty, it’s clear that the forces shaping these talks remain divided. While INC-5 did not produce a final agreement, the opposing forces and competing ideasContinueContinue reading “The Next Step in Global Plastics Policy: INC-5’s Lessons and Opportunities”