There will be no agreement on global production, recycling and waste management of plastics. Negotiators are now leaving the meeting in Geneva empty-handed.
Sweden is praised for its waste management and its commitment to the development of the UN's global plastics agreement. At the same time, large amounts of plastic are leaking into Swedish waters. Experts warn that plastic emissions – where microplastics, overflow and sewage sludge all contribute to pollution – continue to threaten Swedish aquatic environments.
