International Day of Zero Waste- How can we make a difference as Individuals
Waste in the Landfills, waste on roads, waste in the rivers, waste in the forests, waste is not just an eye sore, it is a major threat to human health, environment and biodiversity. The International Day of Zero Waste ( 30 March ) led by UN Environment Program and UN Habitat is a reminder for all of us to rethink what we consume and how we as individuals can collectively make efforts to reduce waste. Every year we generate between 2.1 billion and 2.3 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste. If we don’t act now, annual waste generation will hit 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050. ( https://www.unep.org/events/ un-day/international-day-zero- waste-2025 ) This year the theme is centred around waste in fashion and textile sector. With rising incomes and disposable incomes, the consumption of various products including appliances, gadgets, clothing has increased multi fold. With every new feature, pattern, trend...