Plastic, South Korea

What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea
A last round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address the global scourge of plastic pollution has opened in Busan, South Korea
The World Seeks an End to Plastic Pollution at Talks in South Korea
Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and oil producers, and Donald Trump’s election, could scuttle an agreement.
Plastic producers stall progress on treaty to limit pollution
Campaigners and scientists say that a global plastics treaty being negotiated in South Korea must include production limits if it is to be effective.The gathering in Busan represents the last scheduled round of UN-mandated negotiations before the planned finalisation of the treaty in 2025.
Plastic pollution talks must speed up 'significantly': chair
Negotiators must move significantly faster to agree on a landmark treaty to curb plastic pollution, the diplomat chairing the
Leaders make final push for plastic pollution treaty at talks in S Korea
Island nations say recycling insufficient to solve problem when 400 million tonnes of plastic waste is produced yearly.
Can the world agree on a plastic pollution treaty? All you need to know about the talks in South Korea
The global production of plastic has reached almost half a billion tonnes each year, more than double the amount produced 20 years ago. Several countries are now holding talks in South Korea’s Busan f
Why is a global treaty on plastic pollution dividing the world?
Plastic pollutes oceans, food, your body. Yet nations are divided over a global treaty. Why all eyes are on talks for a U.N.-led accord to cut plastic waste.
Plastic pollution talks: the key sticking points
Nations gathered in Busan, South Korea have a week to agree the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution, a gargantuan challenge given the major divisions that remain.
What will it take to solve our planet's plastic pollution crisis?
Countries are meeting in South Korea this week to hash out the final details of a global treaty aimed at eliminating plastic pollution — here's what experts say it needs to include
In South Korea, nations meet in final round to address global plastic crisis
Negotiators are gathering in South Korea in what’s billed as a final push to address the global crisis of plastic pollution.
Nations Convene In South Korea To Finalize Plastic Pollution Treaty
Global leaders meet in Busan to negotiate a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution, with input from experts and ...
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INC-5: South Korea has highest number of fossil fuel, chemical reps at plastic negotiations
Some 220 fossil fuel and chemical industry representatives have registered to participate in UN discussions of a treaty aimed at tackling plastic pollution, the highest number at any of the ...
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Leaders Unite to Negotiate Plastic Pollution Treaty in South Korea
Global leaders unite in Busan to negotiate a global plastic pollution treaty to curb environmental damage and climate change ...
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Talks begin in South Korea to clinch ‘essential’ deal on plastics pollution
Talks began in Busan, South Korea, on Monday aiming to clinch a legally binding deal on plastics pollution, led by the UN ...