ICT for Social Change

Over the past few decades, plastic pollution has become a significant environmental issue, affecting ecosystems, wildlife, and human health worldwide. Discarded plastics, particularly single-use items like bags, bottles, and straws, have accumulated in oceans, rivers, and landscapes. The proliferation of plastic pollution is alarming for several reasons. Firstly, it poses a grave threat to biodiversity, as countless species face extinction or disruption of their habitats due to pollution. Secondly, plastic breakdown products introduce toxins into the environment and potentially into our food and water systems, raising public health concerns. this issue reflects a broader pattern of unsustainable consumption and waste management practices that contribute to climate change and environmental degradation.