Pakistan, March 28 -- Pakistan, like many nations, is grappling with a mounting crisis- "plastic waste". As we mark the International Day of Zero Waste on March 30, it is imperative to recognize that plastic pollution is not merely an environmental issue; it is an economic, social, and political challenge that demands urgent, comprehensive solutions. While Canada's battle with single-use plastics offers valuable lessons, Pakistan's context requires a tailored approach- one that factors in economic constraints, public awareness, and infrastructural limitations. The question we must ask ourselves is: are we willing to redefine convenience for the sake of sustainability?

Globally, plastic consumption has skyrocketed, quadrupling over the la...