Breaking Point: Pakistan's Plastic Predicament
Pakistan, April 23 -- Plastic waste has evolved from being a mere environmental concern to a pressing crisis in Pakistan, mirroring global trends. Especially in light of the Earth Day (22nd April) theme; "Plastic Vs Planet", Pakistan faces an urgent need to address its escalating plastic waste crisis, with the country ranking as the sixth largest plastic waste generator worldwide, the scale of the issue is humongous. Annually, Pakistan produces approximately 49.6 million tons of solid waste, with nearly 9% comprising plastics, encompassing a range of single-use items like bags, packaging materials, and cutlery. Moreover, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-Pakistan estimation, a significant portion, approximately 65%, of the...
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