UNEP: Pakistan Recycled Only 3% of its Plastic
Plastic Recycling | 2023-02-02 23:13:04
Furthermore, she stressed the need for strict legislation, which she said is essential for reducing waste and improving recycling.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Only 3% of plastic waste is recycled in Pakistan, said Inger Anderson, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). She was delivering a lecture at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Islamabad on the topic ‘Environmental Governance in Addressing Plastic Pollution and the Role of CSOs’.
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Every year, nearly 400 million tonnes of plastic products are being generated, out of which 300 million tonnes end up in global waste basket, causing serious threat to environment, the UNEP executive said.
She urged brands to rethink packaging and reminded civil society to play its role in addressing the issue by creating increased awareness among public to reduce plastic waste in the environment by promoting the sustainable management of waste. Furthermore, she stressed the need for strict legislation, which she said is essential for reducing waste and improving recycling.
UNEP noted that almost 65% of global plastic waste came in single use, while only 35% is recycled. The illegal dumping of waste across borders continues to be a grave issue, which needs to be addressed at the earliest.
