WASHINGTON and GENEVA (August 15, 2025)Today in Geneva, negotiations on a global plastic pollution agreement concluded without a finalized text. Governments agreed to resume talks at a future session, with the date and location yet to be determined. The following may be attributed to Chris Jahn, president and CEO of the American Chemistry Council (ACC):
“ACC applauds the leadership of U.S. negotiators and their unrelenting efforts to bring governments together around a global agreement on plastic pollution that will help unleash American innovation to solve this global challenge.
“America’s plastic makers remain committed to advancing a circular economy for plastics — designing products for reuse and recycling, collecting and sorting them at end of life, and remaking them into new products. A global agreement to end plastic pollution will help drive investment in innovation and infrastructure in the U.S. and worldwide, building on more than 160 projects that are already improving collection, sortation, and recycling systems globally.
“We look forward to continuing to work with the Trump administration to advance these important policies. U.S. leadership remains a constructive force in advancing a meaningful agreement that addresses plastic pollution while supporting innovation, jobs, and economic growth. ACC appreciates these efforts and the administration’s engagement throughout this process."