Designates July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month" to address plastic pollution.
The resolution designates July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month" to recognize the dangers of plastic pollution to human health and the environment. It highlights the global issue of plastic waste, noting that 171 trillion pieces of plastic are in the world's oceans, with 94 percent sinking to the bottom. The resolution emphasizes the need for individual and collective action to reduce plastic use, improve recycling, and clean up litter. It also encourages participation in activities to reduce plastic pollution throughout the year.
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