Busan’s Battle Against Plastic Pile-Up

As of 2024, global plastic waste hits 220M tons annually, set to triple by 2060. Experts warn we’ve just a decade to act. Delegates are in Busan, South Korea, negotiating a UN treaty to slash production and manage plastic lifecycles. Facing resistance from oil powers and remnants of Trump-era policies, progress is shaky. With only 9% recycled and half sent to landfills, the clock is ticking to protect health and wildlife before December 2024 concludes the talks.