Health experts' 8 recommendations for the UN Plastics Treaty

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Jul 10, 2025, 4:27 am246 ptsTop
A leading expert in the health impacts of plastic pollution and microplastics is calling on the UN to end the use of toxic chemicals in all plastics, cap and reduce plastic production and argues against a treaty focused on waste management and recycling, as part of an international Plastics Treaty.

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