In a February 11, 2022 joint statement https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/02/11/joint-statement-between-the-united-states-and-france-on-the-one-ocean-summit-in-france/ the United States and France supported “… negotiations at the upcoming 5th UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) on a global agreement to address the full lifecycle of plastics and promote a circular economy. The agreement should include binding and non-binding commitments, call on countries to develop and implement ambitious national action plans, and foster robust engagement of stakeholders to contribute toward the agreement’s objectives while complementing national government contributions …” #PlasticWaste #SingleUsePlastic #Recycling