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The treaty aims to tackle global plastic pollution, helping negotiators navigate the issue of whether to reduce global plastics while also requiring regulations on toxic chemicals used in manufacturing. However, he faced hurdles. The impact of plastic, according to the Associated Press.
Treaty negotiations were held last week in Busan, South Korea, and negotiators on Monday reached an agreement on further talks next year, the Associated Press reported.
More than 100 countries want the plastics treaty to reduce production and address cleaning and recycling, according to the Associated Press, and some countries have previously argued that there should be a focus on certain chemicals. This is said to be in conflict with the wishes of countries that produce plastics.
A study earlier this year found that five companies account for a quarter of the world's plastic waste. Researchers say 11% of the world's branded plastic pollution comes from Coca-Cola alone. Other major manufacturers include PepsiCo, Nestlé, Danone, and Altria.
One notable hurdle countries face in trying to finalize a plastics treaty is the need for all countries to agree on proposals to be part of it, according to the Associated Press.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
