Plastic Politics: What happens if the Global Plastics Treaty fails?

Countries are negotiating a Global Plastics Treaty to unite nations against plastic pollution, but progress has been significantly delayed. The process is under scrutiny, the Chair has recently stepped down, and while the next round of talks (INC-5.3) is scheduled for February 2026, the future of the treaty remains uncertain. Even if consensus is achieved, ratification could take years. So what…