Plastics, once hailed for medical uses, now pose health risks and environmental waste crises, spurring treaty talks.

Plastics, once praised for their life-saving applications in healthcare and transformative impact on industries, have become an environmental concern. Originally used in single-use medical devices, plastics now pose risks to human health due to microplastics found in blood, breast milk, and semen. With global production surging and only 9% of plastics being recycled, a waste crisis has emerged. Policymakers are negotiating a treaty to address the issue.

November 25, 2024
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