In a concerning development, India has become the world’s largest plastic polluter, surpassing countries like China and Indonesia. According to recent research, India is responsible for emitting 9.3 million tonnes of macroplastic waste annually.
The bulk of this waste comes from mismanaged municipal trash and waste disposal methods, contributing significantly to the global plastic crisis. This alarming statistic highlights India’s growing role in the escalating challenge of plastic pollution.
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