WebMar 31, 2024 · Nearly 300 million tonnes of plastic waste are produced every year. Plastic wastage is growing at an annual rate of 9%. The US is the world’s top generator of plastic waste. Around 70,000 microplastics are consumed by an average person each year. 1 million marine animals die due to plastic pollution every year. WebApr 9, 2024 · As per the estimates by CPCB, plastic waste generated in India in the year 2024-18 was 660,787.85 tonnes. That’s enough to fill 66,079 trucks; this mammoth amount highlights the grim...
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WebJul 19, 2024 · NEW DELHI: Over 34 lakh tonnes of plastic waste was generated in the financial year 2024-2024, an increase of more than 10 lakh tonnes compared to 2024-18, … WebMar 15, 2024 · Plastic waste in India. The total municipal solid waste generation is 55-65 million tonnes; plastic waste is approximately 5-6 per cent of the total solid waste … sideways rift
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WebSep 24, 2024 · India’s national per capita plastic waste generation is 7.6 gm per day and the country, it is estimated, produces 3.3 trillion grams of plastic waste per year. WebApr 5, 2024 · India is generating about 3.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually and the per capita plastic waste generation has almost doubled over the last five years. "Plastic pollution adversely affects our ecosystems and is also linked to air pollution," he said. WebFeb 8, 2024 · Volume of plastic waste generated in India in financial year 2024, by state (in metric tons per annum) Biomedical waste Volume of biomedical waste generated India … sideways rex pickett