Plastic Pollution In The Himalaya

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Plastic Pollution In The Himalaya

Plastic waste, including bottles and other debris, is scattered beside a resort at Padamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 19, 2026. The Himalayan Cleanup (THC) 2024 report highlights that over 80% of waste in the Himalayan foothills originates from single-use food and beverage packaging, with 70% to 71% being non-recyclable, primarily multi-layered plastics and tetrapaks, affecting eco-sensitive regions like Ladakh, Sikkim, and Uttarakhand. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)


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