By Stefan Dimitrof of Whakaata Maori
An Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, INC1 is meeting in Uruguay with delegates travelling from around the world to discuss the first Global Plastics Treaty.
Greenpeace launched a petition this year that has garnered 29,000 signatures to support the Plastics Treaty’s formation.
Greenpeace Aotearoa spokesperson, Juressa Lee (Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi, Rarotonga) says a successful plastic treaty will limit and stop production and limit the import and export of plastics.
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