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π Plastic Pollution: Challenges & Sectoral Contribution
π Global Context
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The world produces 400+ million tons of plastic annually.
π Key Challenges of Plastic Pollution
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Threat to Ecosystem: Harms marine and terrestrial biodiversity.
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Threat to Humans: Enters food chain, exposes humans to toxins.
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Threat to Climate: Emits GHGs during production, causes resource depletion.
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Economic Inequality: Affects livelihoods of fishers, farmers and vulnerable groups.
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Climate Injustice: Poorer countries bear a disproportionate waste burden.
π Sector-wise Contribution to Plastic Pollution (NCERT Data)
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Packaging β 36% (highest contributor)
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Building & Construction β 16%
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Textiles β 14%
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Consumer & Institutional Products β 10%
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Transportation β 7%
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Electrical/Electronics β 4%
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Others β 12%
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Industrial Machinery β 1%
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