57 million ton global plastic pollution annually, primarily from the Global South, emphasizes need for improved waste management.

A study from the University of Leeds shows that global plastic pollution reaches 57 million tons each year, with over two-thirds from the Global South, particularly India, Nigeria, and Indonesia. The research highlights uncollected waste and open burning as major contributors, emphasizing the need for improved waste management. Microplastics pose health risks, and nations are set to finalize a legally binding treaty to address plastic pollution in South Korea this November.

September 04, 2024
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