Despite four INC sessions between 2022 and 2024, plastic pollution has continued to rise. INC‑5 in Busan closed without agreement on the final text. Now, delegates meet again from August 5–14, 2025 in Geneva, following regional consultations on August 4.
It’s easy to talk about sustainability in terms of goals and metrics and numbers. But what really moves the needle is when people decide to act with intention — when a brand decides that their legacy won’t just be measured by the number of stores they open, but by the lives they touch along the way. These 19 electric tricycles are now out there on the streets, helping 19 families build more secure futures, helping 19 individuals take a little pride in their work, and showing their communities that dignity doesn’t have to be earned in silence. It can be celebrated.
Read MoreReplacing virgin plastic with recycled plastic sounds simple on paper. But for procurement teams and packaging managers, it's anything but plug-and-play. The shift touches everything from supply chains and sourcing protocols to compliance, certifications, and consumer-facing narratives.
Read MoreThe last session in Busan revealed a deep divide among nations. On one side, over 100 countries including EU members and small island states advocated for bold, binding measures like plastic production caps and chemical bans. On the other, oil-producing nations and industry-heavy economies resisted, citing economic dependencies and feasibility concerns.
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