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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Isabella Kaminski

Rush of lawsuits over plastic waste expected after ‘historic’ deal

A man collects recyclable materials along the Manila Bay, Philippines
A man collects recyclable materials along Manila Bay, Philippines. A case against the country’s government could set an important precedent. Photograph: Francis R Malasig/EPA

A series of lawsuits against plastic producers and governments is expected after a “historic” international agreement on waste, say legal experts.

Last week, world leaders agreed to draw up a legally binding treaty over the next two years that covered the full lifecycle of plastics from production to disposal. The move was described by the head of the UN Environment Programme as the most important multilateral environmental deal since the Paris agreement in 2015.

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