New research on nanoplastics pollution and ‘chemicals of concern’ underscores the need for a strong agreement when ...

The negotiations in Busan, South Korea, were supposed to be the fifth and final round to produce the first legally binding treaty on plastics pollution, including in the oceans, by the end of 2024.

Negotiators from around the globe are descending on Busan, South Korea, this week for a final scheduled meeting aimed at crafting a global treaty to curb plastics pollution. They have a long way ...

Delegates from more than 170 nations are gathered in Busan this week to hammer out the details of what could become the world’s first treaty paving the path to end plastic pollution. The talks ...

‘Once in a lifetime’ chance to end plastic pollution as nations assemble in Busan - Plastic pollution is no longer just an environmental issue – it is a health crisis and a significant ...

The red lines for countries in the plastics treaty came out in Busan, South Korea. The headlines from the just-ended talks focused on the failure to find an agreement, in what was supposed to be ...

BUSAN, South Korea — Global talks to forge a landmark treaty aimed at reducing plastic pollution broke down after negotiators from more than 170 countries remained deadlocked over how to curb ...

Plastics News' Steve Toloken examines the debate over resin production caps in the plastics treaty, whether they are likely to be in any final agreement, and if they are, how caps could be ...

Countries are hammering out a document that aims to “end plastic pollution” by not only improving how the world handles plastic waste, but also reducing how much of the material is made.

Delegates from 175 countries are expected from November 25 to December 1 in Busan, South Korea, to finalize a global treaty to end plastic pollution.

Over 100 countries want an ambitious plastics treaty. Oil-producing nations are getting in the way. “If it wasn’t for Saudi and Russia we would have reached an agreement here.” ...