Poor waste management directly impacts numerous habitats and
species as well as air pollution and climate change.
Methane, a potent greenhouse gas linked to climate change,
is released by landfills, which are the last resort in the waste hierarchy.
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The Harmful Result Of Excessive Waste
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Plastic waste makes up an estimated 80% of marine pollution. About 10
million metric tons of plastic waste enter the oceans each year,
killing seabirds, fish, and marine mammals.
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How does population and waste tie in together?
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The enviorment is significantly threatened by the rising levels of solid waste
brought on by the growing population, especially underground water.
The expected increase in annual waste production from 2020 levels to 3.88
billion tonnes in 2050 is attributed to rising urbanization and population growth.
Due to its rapid increase, waste management affects every single individual worldwide,
and we are the only ones who can effect change.