WHY INDIA MUST ACCELERATE ITS BAN ON POLYTHENE AND SINGLE-USE PLASTICS

Introduction India generates over 3 million metric tonnes of plastic waste every year, much of which is not recycled and ends up choking rivers, polluting soil, or harming wildlife. Despite several state-level bans and national policies, the widespread use of polythene bags and single-use plastics continues to pose a serious threat to public health