The blame falls on the consumer, but who controls plastic production?

Abstract

The “Stop the Plastic Tsunami” campaign supports Bill 2524/2022, which proposes regulations on plastic production in Brazil. Scientific evidence indicates that plastic is omnipresent in the environment and is being incorporated into the human body, with potential health risks. Given the growing global production and socioenvironmental impact of plastics, the campaign emphasizes the importance of mobilizing society and the need for leadership among public authorities in establishing consistent legislation to mitigate plastic pollution and promote sustainable alternatives.