G7 Nations Announced Commitment to Eliminate Plastic Pollution by 2040
As per the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), plastic waste has more than doubled during the period from 2000 and 2019 to touch 353 million tonnes.
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Ahead of the scheduled negotiations next month on establishing a UN Plastics Treaty by the end of next year, the G7 nations, comprising of the U.S., Japan, France, Germany, UK, Italy and Canada) have committed to eliminate plastic pollution by 2040.
The statement issued by G7 nations noted that zero plastic pollution by 2040 is an attainable goal, mainly due to the rise of the circular economy and the reduction or ban imposed on single-use plastics and non-recyclables. It suggests recycling as the main solution to thwart plastic pollution, although it considers development of returnable items and packaging-free products as key contributors to help it in achieving the goal.
The G7 nations called for adoption of promising technology, including the one that produces plastic from the carbon dioxide expelled by the industry into the atmosphere.
As per the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), plastic waste has more than doubled during the period from 2000 and 2019 to touch 353 million tonnes. Plastics account for nearly 85% of the total marine waste. Asia continues to be the largest generator of plastic waste, with China accounting for almost one-third of the global plastic production. Also, the global plastic production is predicted to double by 2040.
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