It's Time To Divest From Plastic — Ceramics Are One Viable Alternative - CleanTechnica

The article discusses the ongoing global efforts to address the plastic pollution crisis through a landmark United Nations treaty, with negotiations taking place in Geneva and set to conclude by August 2025. Despite broad international recognition of plastic pollution's harmful effects—including cancer, hormone disruption, and environmental contamination—progress is hindered by opposition from major plastic-producing countries like Saudi Arabia and the United States. While 175 nations agreed in 2022 to create a legally binding treaty targeting the entire plastic lifecycle, disagreements remain over production limits and chemical additives. Greenpeace advocates for a 75% reduction in plastic production by 2040, emphasizing that recycling alone is insufficient to solve the problem. Amid these challenges, the article highlights innovative alternatives to plastic, focusing on GaeaStar, a company producing ceramic cups as a sustainable substitute for single-use plastic drinkware. Made from natural materials like clay, salt, and water, these cups are reusable, inert, and free from harmful chemical leaching. GaeaStar’s products combine