U.S. Government to Eliminate Single-Use Plastics by 2035

On Friday, the Biden administration unveiled a plan to phase out single-use plastics from federal operations by 2035. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address plastic pollution, with an initial focus on ending the procurement of single-use plastics for food services, events, and packaging by 2027.

The timing of this announcement is notable as it precedes the final round of negotiations for a global plastic Pollution treaty, scheduled to commence in Busan, Korea, on November 25. While the U.S. supports the treaty’s goal of eradicating plastic Pollution by 2040, it advocates for nations to set their own reduction plans rather than adhering to global targets. The U.S. proposes that countries submit these plans to the United Nations regularly.

The White House emphasized that this new policy is part of a larger strategy to combat plastic Pollution, which includes efforts to reduce emissions from plastic production, improve recycling systems, and address marine plastic debris. For instance, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced regulations to curb emissions from chemical production and is investing $275 million to enhance recycling infrastructure.

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