As part of my Master's thesis entitled International Legal Aspects of Solving Plastic Pollution, I presented the existing and future international ways of solving plastic pollution. Plastic pollution is a pressing environmental issue and we know very little about its long-term impact on human health and all living organisms on Earth, so it is imperative to act in all areas. Even in the area of law, where there have been binding and non-binding international documents since the 1970s, which I have presented in more detail and highlighted the parts that relate to a specific problem, there is still much room for progress. This is because there is no explicit regulation of the entire plastic cycle, from production, use, consumption to disposal and recycling, which is the essence of a circular economy to reduce waste. Therefore, a global plastics treaty has been in the works since March 2022 to finally collect all these goals, principles, substantive and procedural solutions to prevent or reduce plastic and microplastic pollution. In conclusion, I compiled some other relevant measures that have already been implemented or could be implemented without delay for a better future.
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