Plastics Treaty Draft Ignores Production Limits

• A preliminary draft of the Global Plastics Treaty has been developed by 67 countries, including the EU and the High Ambition Coalition.

• The treaty’s core purpose is to limit production and trade, and address the harm caused by constituent chemicals used in plastic manufacturing.

• Major disagreements include EU’s proposal to reduce the production of primary plastic polymers, strategies to implement, and programs to identify and protect against adverse health impacts associated with plastic pollution.

• Countries like Saudi Arabia, China, and India are avoiding language on these subjects due to the major industry of polymer manufacturing.