India Becomes World’s Top Plastic Polluter
India has become the world’s top plastic polluter, producing 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, accounting for 20% of global plastic emissions. A recent study in Nature reveals that India’s current data underestimates the scale of the issue, especially in rural areas. The study identifies uncollected waste, inefficient collection systems, and uncontrolled disposal as major sources of pollution. These findings are crucial for the upcoming 2024 Global Plastics Treaty, aimed at reducing plastic waste and greenhouse gas emissions. India needs to improve waste data accuracy and strengthen its collection systems to tackle this growing crisis.
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