Plastics treaty negotiation conflict – UGC NET Question

Many high-ambition countries and civil-society groups argue that without constraints on primary plastic production and strong control of toxic additives, pollution will continue to grow. Some major producer countries prefer a narrower treaty that emphasises waste management and voluntary measures. This disagreement over upstream production and chemicals versus downstream approaches has repeatedly stalled progress in recent negotiating sessions. (IISD Earth Negotiations Bulletin)

Option A:
This option is incorrect because recycling is widely discussed; the conflict is not about mentioning it but about whether that alone is enough.

Option B:
This option correctly summarises the core divide between a life-cycle, production-focused approach and a weaker waste-only model.

Option C:
Oceans are already recognised as a key area affected by plastic pollution; there is no strong movement to exclude them entirely.

Option D:
No serious proposal suggests banning plastics in developing but not developed countries; the equity debate is about responsibilities and support, not such asymmetric bans.