In Europe, three-quarters of plastic is used for non-packaging purposes, with an average consumption of 150kg per person. A UN conference in Geneva is addressing plastic pollution, focusing on reducing single-use plastics and improving waste management. There is opposition from oil-producing nations like Russia and Saudi Arabia. Globally, 460 million tonnes of plastic are produced annually, with 81% becoming waste. Plastic pollution impacts nature, with a projected 47% increase in mismanaged waste by 2040 and significant contributions to climate change. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)