waste

What happens to Plastic after you throw it away ... ? Plastic waste is a growing environmental problem due to its persistence in the environment and the potential for harmful chemicals to leach from it. It can take centuries to break down, and even then, it breaks into smaller pieces called microplastics, which can enter the food chain and potentially harm wildlife and humans. Proper waste management and reducing plastic consumption are crucial to mitigating this issue.  The concept of "plastics in circles" or a circular economy for plastics aims to keep plastic waste out of landfills and oceans by reusing, recycling, and [...]