Plastic Wastes

The three quarters that aren’t recycled enters our environment, polluting our oceans and causing damage to our ecosystem.
trash in the ocean Plastic wastes has stacked up in the coast.

Plastic waste

Plastic waste, or plastic pollution, is the accumulation of plastic objects that aren't recycled and end up in the landfill or thrown into unregulated dumpsites.

  • 3.3 million tonnes of plastic are produced per year.
  • 2.8 million tonnes of waste goes to landfills every year.
  • 15 billion plastic bags and 57 million straws are used every day.

Types of Plastic Waste in Businesses/Households

  • Containers
  • Bags
  • Straws
  • Fishing Nets