A recent report highlights a dire global plastics crisis, warning that plastic pollution is causing significant health issues and costing the world $1.5 trillion annually in health-related expenses. As scientists and health experts urge a stronger focus on these risks, negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty are resuming in Geneva amidst pressures from petrostate interests. The Lancet report, which underscores the danger of plastic from infancy to old age, calls for urgent interventions as stakeholders gather for critical talks aimed at curbing virgin plastic use and toxic additives. Despite resistance from industry representatives and past rollbacks, a collective push for a strong plastics treaty is building momentum, with nations like India advocating for consensus-based decision-making. The outcome of these discussions could be pivotal in addressing the health impacts of plastic pollution on a global scale.