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The imminent UN negotiations in Busan, South Korea present a pivotal opportunity to enact significant change. This treaty, described as potentially the most critical environmental legislation since the Paris Agreement, aims to establish a legally binding framework to tackle the plastic crisis globally. However, the efficacy of these negotiations will critically depend on international cooperation and ambitious commitment levels.

A Path for Future Legislation

Past environmental agreements such as the Montreal Protocol, which successfully phased out ozone-depleting chemicals, provide a template for addressing the plastic crisis. The key to success lies in global regulations designed to reduce the production of plastics and promote the development of sustainable alternatives.