U.S. lawmakers want to curb plastic pollution. Here's what to know about the Biden administration's plan.

Sarah J. Morath is a professor of law and associate dean for international affairs at Wake Forest University.

Plastic waste is piling up at a daunting pace around the world. The World Bank estimates that every person on the planet generates an average of 1.6 pounds (0.74 kilograms) of plastic waste daily.