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Next week, governments will be meeting in Busan for the fifth and final Global Plastic Pollution Treaty negotiations (INC-5). Our current voluntary and fragmented measures to address the plastic crisis are simply not sufficient. We need binding global rules, and we need them now. For leaders to deliver on their promise and for the treaty to be a success, it must include 4 essential measures that regulate and rein in global plastic production and consumption: 1️⃣ Global bans on the most harmful and problematic plastic products and chemicals 2️⃣ Global product design requirements and systems for the transition towards a non-toxic circular economy 3️⃣ Aligned financial flows and sufficient resources for systems change 4️⃣ Decision making mechanisms to ensure the treaty can be strengthened and adapted over time. The outcome of these negotiations will define the trajectory of the plastic crisis for generations to come. The world is watching. #StopPlasticPollution #INC5

Great to see that Alner has been selected as a case study of circular industry solutions for the Global Plastics Treaty. In March 2022, 175 countries adopted a historic resolution at the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) to develop an international, legally binding agreement on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. This report shares key insights and learnings from industry players across the plastics value chain who have started to develop and implement circular solutions. https://lnkd.in/gbvS_mHP Andi Nostadi Renata Felichiko Nurandhita

Reaching a strong and workable U.N. plastics agreement provides significant opportunities for LYB, industry and governments to make progress in helping to solve plastic pollution while enabling material circularity. I encourage all involved in the negotiations to reach an agreement creating a strong starting point to help end plastic pollution. Here are several key proposals and considerations to get us there. 

Global plastic makers like LyondellBasell are setting the groundwork to meet the rising demand for circular products and contributing to critical global policy discussions on plastic pollution. Echoing Peter Vanacker, America's Plastic Makers support a global agreement with extended producer responsibility, improved waste management infrastructure and recycling targets implemented nationally. These policies are essential to ending plastic pollution and accelerating a circular economy worldwide. #Policy #GlobalAgreement #Plastics #PlasticsTreaty

As an advocate for sustainable solutions, Encina applauds the efforts towards the Global UN Plastics Treaty (https://lnkd.in/dxX4KXsG). We believe that enforceable global regulations are essential in driving meaningful change and addressing the pressing issue of plastic pollution. Encina stands firmly in support of regulations that enable and prioritize reduction, reuse, redesign and circularity. Circularity at scale is crucial for enabling continued critical uses of plastic while mitigating the negative impacts.   At ENCINA, we are committed to advancing recycling efforts through innovative technologies and practices. Our circular manufacturing approach focuses on transforming plastic waste into high-quality circular chemicals that can be reused in various applications. By investing in advanced recycling technologies, and supporting policies that strengthen recycling infrastructure, we aim to close the loop on plastic production and consumption, minimizing the need for virgin materials and reducing our reliance on petroleum-based plastics.   As negotiations for the Global UN Plastics Treaty progress, ENCINA urges policymakers to prioritize sustainable practices and innovative solutions that promote a circular economy for plastics. Together, we can create a more sustainable future where nothing is wasted. #PlasticsTreaty #SustainableFuture #CircularEconomy #AdvancedRecycling

Our CEO, Peter Vanacker, shares insights on the solutions-oriented approaches necessary to tackle plastic pollution in Sustainable Plastics. With the next round of U.N. negotiations toward a global plastics agreement just weeks away, Peter’s column outlines which policies can make a difference. Opinion: What it takes to solve plastic pollution Solving the challenge of plastic pollution requires holistic approaches focused on creating value across the environment, society and the economy. This is a critical message LYB will share in the next negotiating round toward a global agreement on plastic pollution this November. Hosted by the UN Environmental Programme, the negotiations will occur in Busan, South Korea, Nov. 25-Dec. 1. Representing one of the world’s largest petrochemical companies, my team looks forward to sharing with governments how the business of chemistry enables modern living while advancing a sustainable future. Read more here: http://spr.ly/6047SEA1N #Sustainability #PlasticPollution #CircularEconomy #Recycling #UNEP

Today marks a critical moment in the fight against one of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges: plastic pollution. From 25 November, governments, experts, and stakeholders gathered in Busan, Republic of Korea, for the meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (ILBI). IUCN’s position advocated for the explicit integration of the terms "biodiversity" and/or “ecosystems” in the legal text of the ILBI to ensure clear acknowledgment of #ecosystem and #species interdependence and enable adaptive implementation in addressing the evolving relationship between #plastic #pollution and #biodiversity. This will allow the legal text more clarity moving forward. The negotiators adjourned their fifth session today. Regretfully, there remains divergence amongst the Parties, and a resumed session will occur in 2025. While a consensus has not been reached, the meeting allowed negotiators a better understanding of shared challenges and diverse needs and positions. This understanding is an important step towards making the global legally binding treaty a reality. This initiative reflects an unprecedented global commitment to address the full life cycle of plastics – from production to disposal. It is a recognition that plastic pollution impacts #health, livelihoods, and ecosystems worldwide. The path ahead is ambitious, but the resolve is clear. Together, we aim to create a transformative framework that reduces plastic pollution, promotes a circular economy, and prioritizes equity and justice in our solutions. Let us approach this moment with collaboration and courage, knowing that the work we do today will shape a healthier, more sustainable #planet for generations to come.

Joined the Webinar on Global Plastic Treaty and Implications for Southeast Asia. Organized by ADB In March 2022, the United Nations Environment Assembly adopted a resolution to develop an internationally binding agreement to end plastic pollution. Negotiations are ongoing to finalize the Global Plastics Treaty, which seeks to establish a comprehensive framework that addresses all stages of the plastic lifecycle—from production to use and disposal.

Why do we need a global plastics treaty? With no change in current policies, by 2040: 📈Plastics production, use and waste stands to increase by 70%. Only 6% of plastics produced will come from recycled sources. 🌏Annual leakage of plastics to the environment is set to increase by 50%. How can the global community eliminate plastic pollution? Since the end of 2022, countries have been negotiating a global plastics treaty. As the 5th round of negotiations gets underway, read on to find out what set of policies can end plastic pollution ⏬ The OECD - OCDE is on the ground at the negotiations in Busan. Find OECD events and participation at INC-5: http://oe.cd/oecd-at-inc5 UN Environment Programme, Shardul Agrawala, Peter BORKEY, Elena Buzzi, Rob Dellink, Ruben Bibas, Toon Vandyck, High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution #BeatPlasticPollution | #INC5 | #PlasticTreaty

🚨Exciting news! The #INC4 global plastics treaty negotiations kick off today in Ottawa, Canada, where leaders and stakeholders are coming together to develop a legally binding instrument aimed at solving the plastic pollution crisis. 🥤🚫 Our regional plastics policy advisor, Zaynab Sadan, sheds light on the issue and why this is such a crucial moment in the efforts to end plastic pollution. 📽️ Add your voice, and vote to end plastic pollution: banit.org #StopPlasticPollution