The Biden administration announced plans to eliminate single-use plastics from all federal operations by 2035, starting with federal food service operations, events, and packaging by 2027. This move is part of a broader strategy to combat plastic pollution.
The announcement precedes the final negotiations for a global treaty to end plastic pollution, set for November 25 in Busan, Korea. The U.S. supports ending plastic pollution by 2040 but prefers countries to set individual plans rather than global targets.
The White House highlighted new domestic efforts, including EPA rules to limit emissions from plastic production and a $275 million investment in recycling infrastructure, as part of its commitment to addressing plastic pollution.
Source: Reuters
