World leaders meet in South Korea to negotiate global treaty on plastic pollution

World leaders are meeting in Busan, South Korea, to negotiate a global treaty aimed at reducing plastic pollution. The discussions focus on everyday plastic products that significantly contribute to environmental harm. Key offenders include plastic sachets, which are widely used in Indonesia but are difficult to recycle. Discarded clothing made from synthetic fibers also poses a problem, as many end up in landfills in countries like Kenya, polluting the environment. Other major issues include plastic drinks bottles, which are prevalent in the Caribbean, and Tetra Pak containers, which have low recycling rates. In the UK, legislation has been passed to ban plastic-infused wet wipes, highlighting the need for global regulations on plastic use.