Planet vs plastics: Transitioning to circular economy

By Dr. Selva Ramachandran

Apr 21, 2024 12:01 am

WASTES pose a broad challenge that affects human health, livelihoods, the environment and prosperity. Waste pollution, especially from plastics, is pushing our planet further to the brink of irreversible loss and damage.

The convenience associated with the use of plastics is a double-edged sword that has led the world to double its plastics production over the last 20 years. More than 400 million tons of plastic is produced worldwide every year, a third of which is used only once.

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