The recent failure of UN talks in Geneva has sparked concerns about the rising threat to public health, ecosystems, and wildlife due to escalating plastic pollution. The collapse of negotiations seeking a binding agreement on plastic waste management has disappointed many, especially with the impact of microplastics on human health becoming increasingly evident. We must address the pressing need to curb plastic production and usage to safeguard our planet’s well-being. Despite obstacles from petrostates and limited actions proposed, there is hope for global collaboration and unilateral efforts to combat this environmental crisis.
