India Contributes One-Fifth of Global Plastic Pollution
A recent study published in the journal Nature revealed that India contributes 9.3 million tonnes of plastic pollution annually, the highest globally, due to unmanaged waste practices.
Key Points
Global North-South Divide in Plastic Waste
- Study Findings: Developing nations in Southern Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia face challenges with waste collection infrastructure, resulting in higher pollution levels.
- High-Income Countries (HICs): HICs, despite producing higher per capita plastic waste, are not ranked among the top 90 polluters due to efficient waste collection and disposal systems.
- Burning and Debris: In the Global South, open burning is the predominant method of plastic disposal, ....
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