Talks aimed at global plastics reduction treaty end without agreement.

Global talks in South Korea aimed at creating a treaty to reduce plastic pollution ended without an agreement, with negotiations deferred to a future meeting. Greenpeace expressed disappointment at the lack of progress, citing a small bloc of oil-producing countries as the main culprits stalling the negotiations. Despite the setback, there is hope that a deal can be reached in the future to reduce plastic production and implement global targets on reusable plastics. Food and drinks manufacturers, along with environmental groups, have called for decisive action to address plastic pollution and create a circular economy. [Extracted from the article]