Phuket struggles with a garbage crisis, collecting over 1,000 tonnes daily, due to tourism boom.

Phuket, a popular Thai tourist island, is battling a severe garbage crisis, collecting over 1,000 tonnes of waste daily, with projections reaching 1,400 tonnes by year-end. The rapid tourism boom has exacerbated waste production, overwhelming the sole landfill. Authorities aim to reduce waste by 15% in six months and expand the landfill, but experts stress that waste reduction and separation are crucial for sustainability.

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