Our Common future-The Clean Environment

Tackling Plastic Pollution:   The Global Treaty and Challenges Ahead Plastic  is an essential part of our everyday lives. Every year, the world produces over  462 million tons of plastic . While plastic can be useful, 90% of it pollutes our planet. This is particularly true of single-use items such as plastic cutlery, packaging, and microplastics, which break off larger pieces of plastic like textiles. An estimated 9 million to 14 million tons of plastic waste are in our oceans each year. Plastic waste has been found everywhere, from the deepest seas to the most remote mountains. It causes major harm to wildlife and ecosystems, disrupts the livelihood of millions of people, and poses significant risks to human health and the world economy . At the current rate, global  plastic pollution could triple by 2040  unless we take immediate action. Voluntary measures and country-driven efforts have proven ineffective in stopping plastic from polluting and poisoning ou...