Tackling the plastic problem

Shanoob 28/02/2022

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Context

A report released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) last year estimated that emissions of plastic waste into the aquatic ecosystems may triple by 2040 if no meaningful action is taken.
Thus, the UN Environment Assembly meeting in February-March 2022 may finalise a way forward for global cooperation in this regard.

What the editorial is about?

Need for comprehensive policy measures against plastics.

Plastics as a negative externality

Plastic products in the form of bags, bottles, etc. are convenient, but take a very long time to decompose.
Increasing global consumption and low participation in recycling programmes have led to more plastic waste.
This pushes us to consider plastics as a negative externality.

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