Tackling plastic pollution

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The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) talks have ended without a global treaty to curb plastic pollution.

As we shared on LinkedIn, Friends of Zero Waste, a global collaboration among the PET plastic industry, is disappointed in the outcome yet encouraged by the growing consensus around critical elements that comprise a circular economy, including the need for design for recyclability and well-designed extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs. 

The world cannot afford more delays when proven solutions already exist. 

PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic, the most recycled plastic in the world, universally recognized by the #1 resin identification code, is leading by example. Read our opinion piece in Plastics News with more details.

We are eager to continue working with the government and other stakeholders to improve the disposal, collection, and recycling of PET plastic. We are equally committed to helping INC negotiators develop an equitable, environmentally sound, and scientifically driven framework to end plastic pollution.

Please join Friends of Zero Waste in spreading the word: PET plastic is a crucial part of the solution to ending plastic waste. Discover more below, and then share with your network. 

POLITICO: Three Steps to End Plastic WastePlastic Pollution Treaty Brief and RecommendationsPET fact sheets and videos

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