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UN INC-5 Plastic Treaty talks Busan press conference

Negotiators aim to reconvene the talks next year. Observers say oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia had frustrated attempts to forge a legally binding deal, while UNEP describes global commitment to ending plastic pollution as "clear and undeniable".

Governments conclude talks in South Korea on the final terms of a global treaty to end plastic pollution.

While some progress has been made, visible frustration was evident among member states negotiating the global plastics treaty as no text has yet been submitted for legal review. But the INC5 chair has responded that revised treaty text will be ready by Friday.

INC chair expresses confidence a deal will be reached; UNEP urges negotiators to focus on unresolved issues including the regulation of harmful chemicals, production of plastics and financing.

Oleh Robin Hicks

Oleh Emma Bryce

Oleh Gabrielle See

Oleh Vasudevan Sridharan

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As lobbyists flood plastic treaty talks, negotiators must uphold the rule of law to prevent corporate capture, including existing guidelines to stop the tobacco industry — a major source of plastic waste — from influencing policies. Oleh Vera da Costa e Silva dan Deborah Sy

The region can shape the Global Plastics Treaty if it maintains its momentum from COP16, where the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia called for the inclusion of Indigenous peoples rights and stronger collaboration on biodiversity finance. Oleh Rayhan Dudayev

Indonesia’s capital has poor water infrastructure. Existing water resources should be reused to avoid a water crisis. Oleh Eka Permanasari dan Denis Teoman

There is still ambiguity in how penalties for bad waste management are enforced. The lack of data on the waste being imported into Malaysia makes it difficult for authorities to assess the risks associated with transboundary waste imports. Oleh Mohd Yusoff Ishak

Oleh Dr Theresa Mundita Lim

Oleh Tiwonge Mzumara-Gawa

Oleh Shahriar Hossain

Oleh Jorge Emmanuel

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Eksklusif Jack Johnson says yes, but it is a long road ahead. In this exclusive interview, we ask the American singer-songwriter and UNEP Goodwill Ambassador about his hopes for the state of the world and how music plays a role in providing a dose of optimism in dark times.

Studio EB Singapore gets through 2 million plastic bags a day. Why do Singaporeans use so many bags, and what will it take to reduce consumption?

Katherine Desbaillets, co-owner of SaladStop!

As Singapore-based salad bar chain SaladStop! marks its 10th anniversary, co-owner Katherine Desbaillets talks to Eco-Business about phasing out meat, food waste and single-use packaging, and dealing with customers who refuse to pay 10 cents for a plastic bag.

The Philippine government has begun the process of relocating more than 200,000 families living along waterways to restore Manila Bay, the main body of water in the capital.

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Studio EB Plastic waste is flooding the planet. Instead of waiting for regulation to drive change, give value to recyclables and mobilise the people, says Plastic Bank.

Studio EB As a landmark treaty is thrashed out to tackle plastic pollution, the Eco-Business Podcast debates whether the world is ready to pay a premium for packaging that doesn't damage the planet.

Recycling keeps some plastic out of waterways, but it is no silver bullet for ocean pollution. Ryan Schoenike of OceanCycle tells Eco-Business how recycled plastic certification works, and how his firm is faring in a sector rocked by Covid.

2020 was a bad year plastic recycling and ocean pollution. Eco-Business asked Circulate Capital CEO Rob Kaplan how the circular economy can be rebuilt in Asia this year.

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