‘Easy, convenient, cheap’: how single-use plastic rules the world

Negotiators are working towards the world’s first treaty on plastic pollution this year, as the world produces about 400 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, much of it single-use. Despite this effort, single-use plastic remains popular in countries like Bangkok, where it is seen as a cheap and convenient option for street food vendors and customers. This highlights the challenges ahead in reducing plastic waste and finding sustainable alternatives.

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