US Launches Bold Draft Global Strategy to Slash Plastics Pollution

Attention retails who sell grocery, apparel, electronics, appliances, home goods, furniture, cosmetics and personal care products: The US has announced an ambitious draft strategy to tackle plastics pollution, targeting a 75% reduction by 2030 and zero waste in federal operations by 2035. This plan emphasizes global collaboration, boosting recycling tech, sharing best practices, and enhancing data collection. Aligned with UN initiatives, it aims for a legally binding treaty to fight plastic pollution. RCC will track these international efforts and their impact on local policies.