The study revealed that the world generates 57 million tons of plastic pollution annually, with significant contributions from the Global South, particularly Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.
More than 15% of the global population lacks effective waste collection and disposal systems, leading to overwhelming plastic pollution in regions like Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.
India tops the list of plastic polluters with an astonishing 10.2 million tons annually, far surpassing the next largest contributors, Nigeria and Indonesia.
Lagos, Nigeria leads all cities in plastic pollution, highlighting the critical need for improved waste management practices in urban areas worldwide.
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