INC 5.2 will be held in Geneva from 5 to 14 August 2025.
After five rounds of negotiations for a global plastics treaty, the fight over plastic production remains the biggest hurdle, reinforcing the reality that recycling alone won’t solve the crisis.
In this episode, Barry Snedden is joined by Reloop CEO Clarissa Morawski to break down the latest on INC 5.2
The conversation delves into the need for a robust treaty with clear terminology, stronger producer responsibility, funding for waste management, and fair support for waste pickers.
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INC 5.2 – Reloop’s Proposed Amendments to the Chair’s Text
Side-by-side review of the Chair’s draft text for the the fifth session of the UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2).

Reloop’s work on the UN’s global plastics treaty to reduce plastic pollution.

INC-5 ended without a final agreement on a Global Plastics Treaty.