June 05, 2018 03:55 pm | Updated December 01, 2021 06:05 am IST
Plastic pollution
In connection with this globally observed day, many nations have pledged to ban the use of single-use plastics, from straws to earbuds.
India alone generates about 4354 tonnes of plastic waste every day.
Here are some stories that tell you about the harmful impact of plastic on the environment, and some examples of how we can reduce and reuse plastic.
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