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Finally, we can start reducing plastic usage as a society. A 40% reduction is not enough in my opinion. Plastic usage should be reduced by 50-70% in the next 15 years. Here is the article link: Countries consider pact to reduce plastic production by 40% in 15 years
Short summary of the open-access article by The Guardian (<20% in length, for fair usage reasons):
In an attempt to address the global plastic waste crisis and its harmful effects on human health and the environment, Rwanda and Peru have proposed a groundbreaking motion at UN talks in Ottawa, Canada, to limit the production of primary plastic polymers by 40% by 2040. This target, which aligns with objectives for a safe circular economy and the Paris Agreement, aims to reduce plastic production's significant contribution to climate breakdown as most plastic is derived from fossil fuels. The proposal calls for mandatory reporting of statistical data on production, imports, and exports of primary plastic polymers and could be the first step towards an international legally binding agreement to address the full life cycle of plastic. The motion comes as global plastic production is projected to double in capacity by 2040, contributing to an estimated 21-31% of the world's carbon emission budget required to limit global heating to 1.5°C by 2050.
Short summary of the open-access article by The Guardian (<20% in length, for fair usage reasons):
In an attempt to address the global plastic waste crisis and its harmful effects on human health and the environment, Rwanda and Peru have proposed a groundbreaking motion at UN talks in Ottawa, Canada, to limit the production of primary plastic polymers by 40% by 2040. This target, which aligns with objectives for a safe circular economy and the Paris Agreement, aims to reduce plastic production's significant contribution to climate breakdown as most plastic is derived from fossil fuels. The proposal calls for mandatory reporting of statistical data on production, imports, and exports of primary plastic polymers and could be the first step towards an international legally binding agreement to address the full life cycle of plastic. The motion comes as global plastic production is projected to double in capacity by 2040, contributing to an estimated 21-31% of the world's carbon emission budget required to limit global heating to 1.5°C by 2050.
