{"id":2372,"date":"2024-09-16T06:04:49","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T10:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=2372"},"modified":"2024-09-16T06:04:49","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T10:04:49","slug":"bir-joins-effort-to-tackle-global-plastic-pollution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=2372","title":{"rendered":"BIR joins effort to tackle global plastic pollution"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The BIR commits to support efforts towards ending plastic pollution worldwide. Credit: Roman Striga via Shutterstock. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Global recycling industry federation the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has pledged support for global efforts to end plastic pollution by signing the Bridge to Busan Declaration.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

This move positions BIR alongside members of the UN Plastic Treaty\u2019s Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC), pushing for a legally binding international agreement to address the issue.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The declaration emphasises the need to tackle the entire life cycle of plastics, not just waste management.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

By supporting the international framework, the BIR agrees to promote full transparency in the plastic value chain and sustainable production practices to foster a circular economy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

As per the Bridge to Busan Declaration, this includes providing data on the production of primary plastic polymers to eliminate information gaps while assessing progress and informing priorities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The BIR advocates for comprehensive measures, including sustainable product design and recycled content targets, alongside restrictions on harmful additives in plastic production.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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