The global conference to create a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution ended in a gridlock, with many participants decrying the decision of producing parties to shift attention towards improving plastic waste management instead of addressing plastic from source to consumption, a disregard for the sheer impacts of plastic on humans, animals, and the environment at large.
Since its discovery, synthetic plastic has played a central role in the Industrial Revolution and modern civilisation, being the most used attachment in the manufacturing of all types of finished goods, including electronics, furniture, automobiles, sports utilities and fashion. Although its initial introduction to the manufacturing industry in 1907 came as a breakthrough as a cheaper alternative that drastically reduced the cost of production and enhanced the manufacturing process, its single-use business model by far contributes to the social and environmental impact it has today, having replaced many essential alternatives such as bottles, ceramic and metal foils.
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