International treaty could potentially cut plastic pollution by 80%
31 May 2023 |
5:13 am
The UNEP's recommendations for achieving an 80 percent reduction globally in plastic pollution by 2040 included: Promoting more options for re-using plastic, including refillable bottles, bulk dispensers, deposit-return schemes and packaging take-back programs.
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