International treaty needed to reduce plastic waste

International treaty needed to reduce plastic waste

Plastic is a wonderful material that has served the world well. It is moulded into all kinds of products, from packaging to industrial components that are used in cars and buildings.

It never crossed our mind that one day this wonderful material would pose a problem for the world.

Now that plastic pollution in oceans has reached "unprecedented levels", the call for a legally binding international treaty to stop the harmful waste is growing louder.

Malaysia is among many countries badly affected by plastic pollution.

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