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THE 2-MINUTE READ: THERE’S NO TIME TO WAIT "The 2-Minute Read" is a series where we discuss new ideas or counterintuitive thoughts on today's plastic pollution crisis. By no means is it comprehensive coverage of the issues, instead it serves to stir up new ideas and constructive conversation. The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) made “slower than expected” progress finding common ground for the Global Plastics Treaty during INC-3. Perhaps pessimistic, but, we’re not all that surprised. SO WHAT HAPPENED AT INC-3? As the dust settles, it appears countries reliant on their petrochemical industries and exports in concert with their lobbyists have thwarted much of the momentum experienced...