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Can a global treaty solve the plastics crisis? Tim Schauenberg 6 hours ago6 hours ago More than 170 countries are negotiating a binding agreement to slash fossil plastic production and pollution. The oil industry claims we can recycle our way out of the problem. https://www.dw.com/en/plastic-crisis-reducing-waste-lobbying-single-use-plastic-ban-oil-fossil-fuels-un/a-73525093 © 2025 Deutsche Welle Global plastic crisis deepens as nations struggle to respond Tim Schauenberg 6 hours ago6 hours ago Every minute, the equivalent of a truckload of plastic ends up in the ocean, and less than 10% gets recycled. Now, over 170 nations are in Geneva, trying to agree on a global treaty to tackle the crisis. https://www.dw.com/en/global-plastic-crisis-deepens-as-nations-struggle-to-respond/video-73531375 © 2025 Deutsche Welle Worms to the rescue – using enzymes to tackle plastic waste Nicole Ris 06/17/2025June 17, 2025 Biologist Federica Bertocchini discovered that wax worms can perforate plastic. And break it down - thanks to special enzymes. https://www.dw.com/en/worms-to-the-rescue-using-enzymes-to-tackle-plastic-waste/video-72902808 © 2025 Deutsche Welle