Why The Global Plastics Treaty Matters For Canada Packaging BY RACHEL KAGAN
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After nearly three years of negotiations, the sixth round of talks on a global plastics treaty concluded on August 15 in Switzerland. Representatives from 183 countries –
including Canada – and more than 400 organizations met to work toward a legally binding agreement addressing plastic pollution across its full lifecycle, from design and production to disposal. While a final treaty was not
reached at this time, the discussions that took place — and the renewed calls for action following the latest round of negotiations — continue to signal a strong commitment to addressing plastic pollution both internationally and here in Canada. These discussions take place under the guidance of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC), a temporary United Nations (UN) body established in March 2022. Its mandate is to develop an internationally legal- ly binding instrument to address plastics across their full lifecycle: from design and production (upstream) to use, recycling, and disposal (downstream). The INC was originally tasked with completing negotia- tions by the end of 2024. However, the fifth round of talks in December 2024, known as INC 5 in Busan, South Ko- rea, ended without consensus. As a result, the UN sched- uled an additional session, INC 5.2, held in August 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. After ten days of discussions, rep- resentatives were unable to reach agreement, reflecting differing priorities between countries pushing for limits on plastic production and those preferring a narrower focus on waste management and recycling. With no agreement at INC 5.2, questions remain about whether there will be another negotiating round (e.g., an INC 5.3). But regardless, momentum on addressing plastic waste and pollution continues to build given growing link- ages to its impact on human health and the environment. Where Does Canada Stand? As a founding member of the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution– a group of ambitious countries committed to ending plastic pollution by 2040 – Canada has positioned itself as a supporter of a comprehensive global treaty on plastic pollution. In the Government of Canada’s Statement on the con- clusion of INC-5.2, Environment Minister Dabrusin stated: “Addressing this issue is complex and requires a com- prehensive, system-wide approach to drive the lasting change necessary to end plastic pollution… Domestical- ly, we are implementing a comprehensive plan to reduce plastic waste and pollution, promote a circular economy CONTINUED ON PAGE 36
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Profero Systems the leader in double facer heating and traction section conversions and performance enhancing products. Featuring products from Contact Bars and Com- pensating Rolls to New Glue Machines and Double Facers. GF PUHL www.gfpuhl.com GF PUHL designs, manufactures and installs air conveyed scrap & dust collection systems for the packaging and cor- rugated industries. With 42 years of experience, USA and In- ternational. We offer below or above roof systems featuring cyclones OR screen separators with real time pressure bal- ancing for optimal dust control. High efficiency cyclones for sheet transfer exhaust systems eliminate water consump- tion and deliver dust directly to compactor or briquetter for low maintenance, long term sustainability and reliability.
QUEST7, INC. www.Quest7.us
Quest7, Inc. is focused on being a leading manufacturer and distributor of critical parts and materials required in the cor- rugated box industry. Our commitment of “Bringing the Best to You,” reflects the level of quality and customer response in what we do every day.
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