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World Environment Day 2023 urges global efforts to beat plastic pollution

World Environment Day is global celebration led by the UNEP. It is celebrated every year since 1974.

Today, as we celebrate World Environment Day, a strong call to action resonates worldwide to tackle one of the biggest environmental challenges: plastic pollution. With the theme “Solution to Plastic Pollution,” this year’s event aims to raise awareness and encourage collective action to reduce the harmful impact of plastic on our planet.

Plastic pollution has become a serious problem, with millions of tons of plastic waste ending up in our oceans, rivers, and landfills every year. Single-use plastics like bags, bottles, straws, and packaging are especially harmful to nature and wildlife.

More than 400,000,000 tonnes of plastic are produced every year, half of which is designed to be used only once, and less than 10% is recycled. An estimated 19 to 23,000,000 tonnes of plastic end up in lakes, rivers, and seas. Today, plastic litters our oceans and transforms into toxic smoke, making it one of the greatest threats to the planet.

World Environment Day 2023 is a call for everyone, including individuals, communities, businesses, and governments, to take responsibility and find alternatives to single-use plastics.

Fighting plastic pollution requires collaboration from all of us. It calls for a change in mindset, shifting away from a throwaway culture to a more sustainable approach that values our resources. It also involves developing and using innovative technologies and investing in research for natural alternatives to plastic.

World Environment Day reminds us that we all have a role to play in defeating plastic pollution. By making simple choices in our daily lives, such as refusing single-use plastics, recycling properly, and supporting businesses that prioritize the environment, we can make a positive impact.

On this World Environment Day 2023, let us renew our commitment to fighting plastic pollution. Together, we can protect our precious ecosystems, preserve wildlife, and create a cleaner, healthier future for generations to come.

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