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PLASTIC CHEMICALS MORE THAN ESTIMATED: REPORT
Why in the news?
Hundreds of plastic chemicals are being found in people and some of them are linked to adverse health outcomes
source:slideserve
About Discovery of Additional Chemicals:
- A report by European scientists reveals over 16,000 chemicals in plastics, surpassing previous estimates.
- The UN Environment Programme’s estimate of 13,000 chemicals underestimated the actual count.
- Approximately 25% of these chemicals are considered hazardous to human health and the environment.
| About Government initiatives related to plastic Management :
● National Dashboard: Tracks progress in eliminating single-use plastics and managing plastic waste nationwide. ● Amendment Rules: Strengthen regulations and improve practices for plastic waste management. ● Project REPLAN: Focuses on research, planning, and implementing sustainable solutions for plastic waste management. |
