UN negotiations to forge a treaty tackling plastic pollution have stalled again, as countries remain divided. Over 100 nations, including the UK and EU, push to limit plastic production and improve recycling design, while oil-producing states like Saudi Arabia and Russia favor managing waste over reducing production, according to BBC.

Experts warn recycling alone cannot address the crisis, with micro plastics now widespread in ecosystems and humans. A new draft allows countries to tackle chemical risks and design issues but stops short of production caps. Talks will resume at a later date, BBC reported.