Countries worldwide could soon sign treaty to limit how much plastic pollution we create. Representatives from 175 nations have been meeting in South Korea to talk about problem of plastic waste. The United Nations Environment Program said treaty is necessary to help protect future of planet. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke about how serious problem is. He said: "Our world is drowning in plastic pollution. Every year, we produce 460 million tons of plastic, much of which is quickly thrown away." The U.N. said treaty is, " insurance policy for this generation and future ones, so they may live with plastic and not be doomed by it".
Antonio Guterres gave warning of what might happen in future if we do not act now. He said: "By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in ocean. Microplastics in our bloodstreams are creating health problems that we're only just beginning to understand." president of South Korea echoed Mr Guterres' comments. He asked governments to agree on path to zero plastic pollution. He said we have relied too much on plastic because it is so convenient. He added: "The waste accumulated in our oceans and rivers now jeopardizes lives of future generations." He asked governments, "to open new historic chapter by finalizing treaty on plastic pollution."
