Incentives, not bans, will solve plastic pollution crisis, says Dion George
An international treaty to combat the issue is still in the making
26 January 2025 - 21:03
People responded to incentives, even if they don’t agree with the process or feel morally compelled. If tackling plastic pollution became profitable, they would act.
This was a key point made by forestry, fisheries & the environment minister Dion George during a World Economic Forum panel on Thursday...
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