The survey included the involvement of 19,088 people. Credit: Mohamed Abdulraheem via Shutterstock.

A new Greenpeace International-commissioned poll has revealed that almost 66% of Americans support a Global Plastics Treaty aimed at banning single-use plastic packaging. 

The poll result comes ahead of the fourth UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting in Ottawa, Canada. 

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The survey, which saw participation from 19,088 people across 19 countries, also revealed strong global public support for measures intended to eliminate single-use plastics and endorse reuse-based solutions. 

The global results from the survey showed that 82% of respondents were in favour of reducing plastic production to tackle pollution. 

The poll also showed that 90% of the respondents supported the transition from single-use plastic packaging to reusable and refillable alternatives while 75% backed an outright ban on single-use plastic packaging. 

Greenpeace USA Global Plastics Treaty negotiations delegation head and Global Plastics Campaign lead Graham Forbes said: “The level of public support demonstrated by this survey sends a clear message: the vast majority of people want a Global Plastics Treaty that cuts plastic production and ends single-use plastic.  

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“It is time for world leaders to listen and rise to the occasion. They must stand up to the fossil fuel industry and deliver a strong and ambitious treaty that represents the will of the people or face significant political repercussions.” 

The US is one of the leading producers and consumers of plastic globally, with a 2022 report by Greenpeace USA revealing that less than 6% of plastic waste is recycled.  

In 2021, more than 51 million tons of plastic waste, including wrappers, bottles, and bags, were discarded, with approximately 95% making it to landfills, oceans, or as toxic particles in the atmosphere, according to the nonprofit.