Global survey sees nearly nine in 10 people supporting a UN plastic pollution treaty but will governments follow?
· An average of nearly 90% of people surveyed across 28 countries believe having a global plastics treaty is important to effectively address the plastic pollution crisis; in addition, 85% want manufacturers and retailers to be held responsible for plastic packaging. · Over 180 UN member states have publicly called for a treaty, but unless these calls are followed by a decision to establish a treaty with wide reach that extends across plastics’ lifecycle, we will be no closer to solving the plastic pollution crisis. · WWF and the Plastic Free Foundation call on UN member states to