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Plastic Waste Management in India - Coggle Diagram
Plastic Waste Management in India
Central Idea
India, along with 11 other countries, is responsible for 52% of global mismanaged plastic waste, generating 3.5 million tonnes annually.
A versatile, low-cost, lightweight polymer that can be molded into various shapes and is durable.
Types of Plastic
Microplastics (tiny particles)
Single-use plastics (disposable items)
India committed to eliminating single-use plastics by 2022.
Implications
B. Environmental
Effects
Occupational hazards for informal waste workers.
Aesthetic degradation in cities and tourist destinations.
Health risks from improper disposal.
C. Economic Effects
High waste management costs.
Economic losses in tourism, fisheries, and agriculture.
Resource depletion.
A. Social Effects
Occupational hazards for informal waste workers.
Aesthetic degradation in cities and tourist destinations.
Health risks from improper disposal.
How is India Addressing
Plastic Waste Concerns?
India Plastics Pact: Collaborative initiative to reduce, reuse, and recycle plastics.
Mascot 'Prakriti': Spreads awareness for sustainable lifestyle changes.
Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2022: Bans on several single-use plastic items.
Project REPLAN: Aims to reduce plastic bag consumption.
National Dashboard and Awareness: Nationwide campaign on Single Use Plastics.
Issues with PWM
Low recycling rates.
Challenges in disposal, like the Ghazipur landfill.
Inefficient collection and segregation.
Informal recycling sector issues.
Inadequate infrastructure in many cities.
Way forward
Promote oxo-biodegradable plastics.
Explore plastic-eating bacteria for digestion.
Design alternatives to plastic items.
Invest in recycling technologies and innovation.
Identify plastic hotspots for targeted policies.