Context According to a study published recently in the journal PLoS ONE, an estimated 170 trillion plastic particles weighing about 2 million metric tons are currently afloat in the oceans across the world. The study cautions that if no urgent …
What are Single use Plastics ? India has defined single-use plastic as disposable plastics that are commonly used for packaging and include items intended to be used only once before they are thrown away or recycled. These include items such …
Why in News? According to a UN report, Migratory Species are most Vulnerable to Plastic Pollution. Key Findings of the Report The report released by the United Nations Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), focused …