Editorial photo #11029923 Environmental Issue

Water Pollution Due To Plastic Waste In Indonesia

Plastic waste scavengers are collecting debris in the Babura River, which is polluted by plastic waste, in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on February 26, 2024. Every year, approximately 8 million tons of plastic are discarded into the sea, with Indonesia contributing over 600,000 tons, as estimated by the Indonesian Institute of Sciences. (Photo by Sutanta Aditya/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #11029923
Date taken: 26 February 2024
Location: —
Photographer: Sutanta Aditya/NurPhoto
Category: Environmental Issue

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