Nations are on their own after plastics treaty talks fail: PMM Insight

The industry needs to keep pushing the limits of this necessary material, and help develop action plans to curb pollution.
Sept. 11, 2025

What you'll learn on this PMM Insight podcast episode, a commentary by Editor Ron Shinn:    

  • After more than two years of negotiating, talks for a worldwide treaty to end plastic pollution collapsed. 
  • There has been a great deal of innovation built on and because of the advances made in plastics. The industry needs to keep pushing the limits and capabilities of the material. 
  • What next? Countries should develop their own national action plans and not wait on a treaty. 

About the Author

Ron Shinn

Editor

Editor Ron Shinn is a co-founder of Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing and has been covering the plastics industry for more than 35 years. He leads the editorial team, directs coverage and sets the editorial calendar. He also writes features, including the Talking Points column and On the Factory Floor, and covers recycling and sustainability for PMM and Plastics Recycling.

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