This Earth Day, Choose the Planet Over Plastics – State of the Planet
April 22 marks Earth Day, a global call to action for environmental awareness and climate action. This year’s theme of Planet vs. Plastics highlights the urgent need to reduce plastic consumption. With 400 million metric tons of plastic waste generated annually, drastic measures are needed to curb this environmental crisis. Without intervention, plastic production could reach 1,100 million metric tons by 2050, further exacerbating the problem.
State of the Planet is committed to covering the fight against plastic pollution and exploring solutions for a sustainable future. Stay tuned for more stories and ongoing coverage this Earth Month and beyond.
- How Do We Clean Up All That Ocean Plastic?: Organizations are working to tackle ocean plastic pollution, but the key lies in making significant changes on land as well.
- The Truth About Bioplastics: While bioplastics are marketed as eco-friendly alternatives, they still have environmental consequences that need to be addressed.
