Editorial photo #13605891 Environmental Issue
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)
