In view of the new global trends in disposing of plastic waste, the Arab stance remains fraught with contradictions. On one hand, it encourages the reduction of plastic consumption, as demonstrated by many initiatives at local and national levels; yet on the other hand, it does not show enthusiasm to support global restrictions, but rather aligns with the United States and other countries, that deem this shift as a threat to their exports of polymers.

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