The total amount of microplastics deposited at the bottom of oceans has tripled in the past two decades with a progression that corresponds to the type and volume of consumption of plastic products by society.
Mayurbhanj (Odisha) [India], Nov 12 (ANI): In an attempt to create awareness of how much waste is generated by plastic products, a 36-year-old resident of Mayurbhanj district is dressing himself using polythene bags and roaming on the streets of the district on his bicycle.
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)[India] Jun 10(ANI): The plastic and domestic waste due to the flooding of rainwater is resulting in environmental hazards with the blocking of roads and drains in the suburbs of Shimla.