India, April 21 -- China and Iran do not agree that plastics pollute during their production, manufacturing and distribution phase. Both countries have suggested a focus on the emissions of plastic waste

The concept of "emissions and releases of plastics across their life cycles" encompasses a series of stages and processes that contribute to environmental pollution and degradation. The cycle begins with raw material extraction and production, involving the processing of fossil fuels into plastic polymers, which emit greenhouse gases (GHG) and volatile organic compounds (VOC). During manufacturing and processing, energy-intensive processes like moulding and extrusion release carbon emissions and air pollutants, especially when fossil fue...