• The U.S. has backtracked on supporting production limits for plastics in upcoming UN negotiations.
• Previously, the US had expressed support for a global treaty addressing plastic pollution.
• This shift in stance disappoints environmental groups who see production limits as crucial for tackling plastic waste.
• The US now focuses on waste management solutions, arguing production limits could harm domestic industries.
• Critics argue waste management alone is insufficient and tackling plastic pollution requires addressing production at its source.
• The upcoming UN Environment Assembly in Busan, South Korea will be a crucial moment for the global plastics treaty.

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