According to an Ipsos survey commissioned by WWF and the Plastic Free Foundation, an average of 85% of people interviewed worldwide believe that a global treaty on plastic pollution should ban single-use plastic. These findings come ahead of the fourth and penultimate negotiation on the Plastic Pollution Treaty (Inc4), which will take place in Ottawa, Canada, from 23 to 29 April.
Over 430 million tonnes of virgin plastic produced every year in the world, of which 60% destined for single use, and with recycling levels reaching no more than 9% worldwide. The Italians interviewed in particular support the ban on harmful chemicals used in plastic (supported by 87% of those interviewed) and on plastic products that cannot be easily recycled and unsafe (84% of respondents in Italy). Measures such as requiring manufacturers to invest in reuse and recharging systems gained the support of 83% of Respondents in Italy, while 67% favored ensuring that all countries have access to finance, technologies and resources to enable a just transition.