A new study by the University of Leeds reveals that 52 million tonnes of plastic entered the environment in 2020, with two-thirds stemming from uncollected waste. The research highlights that 1.2 billion people, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like India, Nigeria, and Indonesia, lack access to proper waste collection.
These nations contributed over half of the world’s plastic pollution, with 30 million tonnes burned in the open, posing severe risks to human health due to harmful chemical additives in plastics. This study underscores the urgent need for global waste management reforms. Read More
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