Global Plastics Treaty: Malaysia and Malaysians' roles in battling plastic pollution

Plastic is in the waters, on beaches and in landfills. Photo: Malaysian Stop Waste Trade Coalition

The world is drowning in plastics – it’s in the waters, on beaches and in landfills, with microplastics found on Mount Everest, in the Mariana Trench and in human bodies.

Plastic pollution has become a serious global challenge, and Malaysia – which has the highest microplastic consumption per person – is among the most heavily affected.