# Joint US-France Legally Binding Global Plastics Treaty Addressing Lifecycle of plastic

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/02/joint-us-france-legally-binding-global-plastics-treaty-addressing-lifecycle-of-plastic/
- Published: 2022-02-14T11:14:09-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

Today the United States and France issued a joint statement in support of launching
negotiations on a **global agreement to address the full lifecycle of plastics and
promote a circular economy **at the upcoming 5th UN Environment Assembly (UNEA).
The UNEA meeting begins on February 28th in Nairobi, Kenya.

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In response to today’s announcement, Greenpeace USA’s Ocean Campaign Director, John
Hocevar, said:

“Today’s announcement is welcome news. It comes as a result of the millions of voices
from around the world calling for an end to plastic pollution in all of its forms.
Recognizing the transboundary nature of the crisis and that plastic is sourced from
fossil fuels is critical to creating a treaty that holistically addresses the [plastic pollution crisis](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/11/new-report-finds-entire-lifecycle-of-plastics-a-threat-to-human-health/).

Greenpeace USA is joining Break Free From Plastic movement allies in urging President
Biden to support [a bold and binding treaty](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUTLUmJWAXXDBW6C-2B9dsIxSkkjDd4MHjqM-2BjzXK3ILf-2BDUS9A1jXC9dKASg-2FV2-2ByNZgtoGqB2xiOv748-2BEYLCqHLgMwNbP8cjFV2zqwK-2F-2Br9-2BfbnYPwJoiDOTQH-2FeFPqDjD5xPA9TxiVNdl0dttMHcbI-3DYxhJ_INCA-2FPyIhC63I1FHQ-2FtwXKsMamN5mBOz6hLuWKtOi7lGFa34m3XTTCutzwz1Sll-2BARJKn3U1QJ2lMzKpz3H0k08eGtp-2FMLV5NlVbaAG8ol-2B0u0GEM1aA9b-2BZJ8UpskmvMaice0Ky5HurnZAMbHgA-2BChWvRdFWup3txWT4G-2FznS9TViDI1ExW-2ByxXc3LU2oO3Gde6x3p16C7-2BbW1ER-2FV56MCp9uqD-2BuNLetv4W6-2FDMmi8wkayn3wjWIMm8keXI-2BIUYST0RpQRUY3V1c4pDX8a4et9-2BHvUZRf3LnrNVFQfoS73tsDsySwgTcofjSvQmipaPv95kqsWIqo-2F6jMC4LlYTFPPVolF4PjwMaELttEJWOc-3D)
that addresses the entire lifecycle of plastics.

The US has come a long way. Moreover, it is one of the world’s biggest plastic polluters
and a major exporter of plastics to the Global South. Under the Trump Administration,
the US was actively opposing a plastic treaty. Therefore, it is very encouraging
to see this turnaround. Though it is worrying to see the US mention the inclusion
of non-binding commitments in the treaty mandate. Binding commitments are necessary
in order to ensure government and corporate accountability.

Greenpeace says the United States needs to set an example for other governments 
to follow at UNEA. That’s in securing a strong and binding global treaty on [plastics](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/05/7-easy-ways-for-a-step-closer-towards-a-plastic-free-lifestyle/).
The goal is to secure a liveable climate and the health of our communities and our
[environment](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/07/ai-enhanced-concrete-a-climate-game-changer/).

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