Global Plastic Pact: Cut vs. Recycle

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As 170 nations meet in Geneva to hammer out a binding UN treaty,
a rift widens: Europe and many others back capping plastic
production, while producer states—Russia, Saudi Arabia, and
allies—push recycling and waste-management fixes instead. We’ll
preview the stakes, the lobbying pressure, and why experts say
recycling alone can’t keep up with surging output. Tune in for
the key questions we’ll unpack next.