As UNEP discusses Global Plastic Treaty in Paris, here is what its earlier report had said

Overall, a shift to a circular economy would result in $1.27 trillion in savings for the world

Life of Plastic: DTE’s coverage of the UN summit in Uruguay

The Punta Del Este meet recognised the growing concern stemming from the links between plastic, human health, and environmental health

Go circular to end plastic pollution, UNEP report urges ahead of global meet

Any delays in executing necessary shifts mean higher costs and an additional 80 million tonnes of plastic pollution, it says

Discord from beginning: First round of talks for a global plastic treaty was not a success; here is why

Industry representatives attended the event, even as civil society was often not allowed at most closed door meetings

Life of Plastic: International body of waste pickers demands representation in all treaty discussions

Requests United Nations funding for six waste pickers from different regions to attend subsequent meetings