Negotiators from 176 countries will gather in downtown Ottawa this week for the fourth round of talks to create a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste in less than 20 years.
Ottawa is hosting the fourth of five rounds of negotiations, with the aim of finalizing a deal by the end of the year.
The proliferation of plastics has been profound, as it is a preferred material largely for its affordability and longevity.
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