Bioplastics News has just broken a new traffic record. One article covering the plastic treaty attracted more than 6,500 views in just 30 minutes. For an independent industry publication, that is a remarkable level of attention and shows how strongly the debate around plastics, regulation and international policy continues to resonate with readers worldwide.
The Plastic Treaty is increasingly starting to look like a farce. The UN has never exactly been famous for getting things done quickly. Perhaps it should focus more on famine and basic human rights — and a little less on endless conferences, garden parties and the international jet-set lifestyle.