International delegates in Ottawa discuss a legally binding treaty to address microplastic pollution in the Great Lakes.

The Great Lakes face growing microplastic pollution, as these tiny plastic particles contaminate drinking water, food, and have been found in human blood, organs, and breast milk. Delegates from around the world met in Ottawa to develop a legally binding international treaty on plastic pollution, aiming to address the environmental and health impacts of plastics and microplastics. However, it remains unclear what measures are necessary to effectively mitigate the rising levels of microplastics in the environment.