• UGI USER
  • Mar 19, 2024
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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.