Plastics and the Environment

Majority of people support global rules to end plastic pollution

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Governments around the world came to agreement to put an end to plastic pollution by the end of 2024. Image: Unsplash/naja_bertolt_jensen

Anna Fleck
Data Journalist, Statista
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Peru and Indonesia had the highest share of citizens showing support for regulations around plastic pollution. Image: Ipsos, Plastic Free Foundation, WWF
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