The world is gearing up for the final meeting in Busan, where nations will aim to agree on a legally binding text to combat plastic pollution, including marine environment. Significant progress has been made between the fourth and fifth sessions of the negotiating committee, with the Chair of the Committee successfully building the momentum needed to reach a consensus in Busan. The pressing question remains: will the final text be robust, actionable, and financially sustainable enough to lead to a world free from plastic pollution?