Baglung, May 1 -- A comprehensive study has been launched across 56 municipalities in Nepal to assess the scale, nature, and management of plastic waste, as the country grapples with growing environmental concerns tied to single-use plastics.

The research, commissioned by the Ministry of Forests and Environment, is being carried out by Abhni Digopana Kendra, an organisation that works for sustainable solutions. The initiative aims to produce a detailed report within six months, covering everything from household waste generation to plastic collection systems.

Engineer Gagan Sharma, one of the lead researchers, said the study is being conducted simultaneously in five municipalities in Gandaki Province-including Pokhara Metropolitan City,...