Negotiations for a UN treaty to combat plastic pollution concluded with no binding agreement reached on key issues. The current draft text has been widely criticized for its failure to mandate limits on plastic production and for its inadequate treatment of the chemicals used in plastic manufacturing. Environmental groups and some nations expressed disappointment, arguing that the weak language undermines the treaty's potential to effectively address the global plastic crisis. The lack of consensus raises concerns about the future efficacy of international efforts to curb plastic waste and its environmental impact.