Between 19 to 23 million tonnes of plastic debris pollute our lakes, rivers, and oceans. However, less than 10% of this mammoth quantity is recycled. Annually, over 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced, half of which is meant for single-use. WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY LOGO The Ubiquity of Plastic Pollution Under the rallying call of #BeatPlasticPollution, the global event aims to galvanize solutions and actions to tackle this environmental crisis. On the 5th of June, 2023, World Environment Day will address the pressing issue of plastic pollution. Now is the moment to expedite these efforts and shift towards a circular economy. The measures adopted by governments and businesses to combat this issue are direct outcomes of such initiatives.

World Environment Day 2023 underscores the significance of individual actions in addressing plastic pollution. World Environment Day 2023: Focusing on #BeatPlasticPollution Harnessing Science and Solutions for Change.World Environment Day 2023: Focusing on #BeatPlasticPollution.

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