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At the recent UN Ocean Conference, another 22 governments agreed to join the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, which unites stakeholders around the goal of transitioning towards a circular economy for plastics. The New Plastics Economy is an effort to reduce plastic pollution. Co-led by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the global commitment has over 500 signatories from businesses, governments, and other organisations committed to ensuring that plastic never becomes waste. The production, use, and disposal of plastics all contribute to the planetary crisis. UNEP's From Pollution to Solution report shows that around 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced annually, and 7 billion tonnes of all plastic manufactured between 1950 and 2017 has gone to waste. The equivalent of a garbage truckload of plastic is dumped into the ocean every minute, threatening biodiversity and damaging marine ecosystems, while greenhouse gas emissions linked to plastics are expected to reach 6.5 gigatonnes by 2050.
"It is vital that we transition towards a circular approach that considers the full life cycle of plastics—from raw material extraction to end-of-life management—to reduce their impact on the planet." In addition to the global commitment, world leaders agreed in March at the fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly on a historic resolution to create a legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution by 2024. To fight the widespread impact of pollution on society, UNEP launched #BeatPollution, a strategy for rapid, large-scale, and coordinated action against air, land, and water pollution. The strategy highlights the impact of climate change, loss of nature and biodiversity, and pollution on human health. Through a science-based message, the campaign shows how making a difference for a pollution-free planet is important for generations to come.