India Tops the World in Plastic Pollution

India leads the globe in plastic pollution, producing over 10.2 million tonnes annually, according to a University of Leeds study. The research reveals global plastic pollution at 57 million tonnes a year, majorly from the Global South, affecting even remote places like Mount Everest. Efforts for a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution are ongoing.

India is the world's leading producer of plastic waste, generating over 10.2 million tonnes annually, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Leeds, UK.

The study found that globally, 57 million tonnes of plastic pollution is created each year, with two-thirds coming from the Global South. This plastic waste finds its way into oceans and even human bodies, posing severe environmental and health threats.

Countries like Nigeria, Indonesia, and China also contribute significantly to this global problem. Efforts are underway for a legally binding treaty to address plastic pollution, with negotiations scheduled for November in South Korea.

(With inputs from agencies.)