Plastic Waste
Plastic Waste Reaches Global Overshoot Milestone
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On September 15, 2025, global plastic waste production exceeded the planet's handling capacity, marking 'Plastic Overshoot Day.' This highlights the urgent need for waste management reforms. Research groups call for international policies to curb plastic pollution.
Plastic Overshoot Day Marked on September 5
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On September 5, 2025, the world reached Plastic Overshoot Day, the point where plastic waste production exceeded the planet's capacity to manage it. This milestone was announced by the Swiss research group Earth Action For Impact. The event highlights the growing crisis in global plastic pollution.