US Shifts Stance to Support Global Plastic Production Limits

The Biden administration's new position could influence upcoming UN treaty negotiations on plastic pollution.

The US now backs limits on plastic production, a significant policy change under President Biden.
Plastic pollution disproportionately affects the Global South, with severe environmental and health impacts.
A recent study highlights that 57 million tons of plastic pollution are generated annually, mostly in developing nations.
Environmental groups welcome the US decision, while industry groups criticize it for potential economic impacts.
Final negotiations for a legally binding global treaty on plastic pollution are set for November.