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The Plastic Pollution Coalition reported some disappointing results from the UN's Intergovernmental Negotiating Committees recent meeting in Geneva - August 5 to 15, 2025. The meetings were riddled with distraction and delay tactics from the fossil fuel industry and plastic friendly countries. How big are the lobbying efforts. Greenpeace's report - Plastic, Profit and Power - How petrochemical companies are derailing the global plastic treaty outlines just how this is happening.
Dow, ExxonMobil, BASF, Chevron, Phillips, Shell, SABIC and INEOS are all sending lobbyist to the meetings. There were 220 lobbyist. That is the single largest delegation at the conference. These lobbyist playbook is one of delay, distract, discredit and dominate.
Greenpeace's recommendations:
Ban fossil fuel and petrochemical lobbyist from plastic treaty negotiations and future conference on plastic
Embed a strong conflict of interest policy in the treaty
Ensure meaningful public and scientific participation
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