"plastic problem"

#13308201

12 February 2026

The Citarum River, filled with a sea of garbage, is seen in Bandung, Indonesia, on February 12, 2026. According to local residents, the garbage accumulates for years and is estimated to stretch for hundreds of meters. The accumulation of garbage in the Citarum River pollutes the water, disrupts residents' activities, and creates a foul odor.

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#13308202

12 February 2026

The Citarum River, filled with a sea of garbage, is seen in Bandung, Indonesia, on February 12, 2026. According to local residents, the garbage accumulates for years and is estimated to stretch for hundreds of meters. The accumulation of garbage in the Citarum River pollutes the water, disrupts residents' activities, and creates a foul odor.

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#13308205

12 February 2026

The Citarum River, filled with a sea of garbage, is seen in Bandung, Indonesia, on February 12, 2026. According to local residents, the garbage accumulates for years and is estimated to stretch for hundreds of meters. The accumulation of garbage in the Citarum River pollutes the water, disrupts residents' activities, and creates a foul odor.

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#13308208

12 February 2026

The Citarum River, filled with a sea of garbage, is seen in Bandung, Indonesia, on February 12, 2026. According to local residents, the garbage accumulates for years and is estimated to stretch for hundreds of meters. The accumulation of garbage in the Citarum River pollutes the water, disrupts residents' activities, and creates a foul odor.

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#13308209

12 February 2026

The Citarum River, filled with a sea of garbage, is seen in Bandung, Indonesia, on February 12, 2026. According to local residents, the garbage accumulates for years and is estimated to stretch for hundreds of meters. The accumulation of garbage in the Citarum River pollutes the water, disrupts residents' activities, and creates a foul odor.

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#13142012

30 December 2025

Overflowing waste bins are seen on the streets of Sofia, Bulgaria, on December 21, 2025. The Sofia Municipality faces problems with some waste collection companies.

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#13142013

30 December 2025

Overflowing waste bins are seen on the streets of Sofia, Bulgaria, on December 21, 2025. The Sofia Municipality faces problems with some waste collection companies.

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#13142014

30 December 2025

Overflowing waste bins are seen on the streets of Sofia, Bulgaria, on December 21, 2025. The Sofia Municipality faces problems with some waste collection companies.

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#13142015

30 December 2025

Overflowing waste bins are seen on the streets of Sofia, Bulgaria, on December 21, 2025. The Sofia Municipality faces problems with some waste collection companies.

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#13052973

3 December 2025

An Indian vendor sells potatoes and onions to customers at a regulated market while garbage with plastics lies in the background in Siliguri, India, on December 3, 2025. The use of plastic is a major problem nowadays.

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#13046347

1 December 2025

Garbage, mainly consisting of plastic items, is thrown at roadside areas where people walk past in Siliguri, India, on December 1, 2025. Plastic is the main problem of society, which hampers the environment in recent days.

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#13046349

1 December 2025

Garbage, mainly consisting of plastic items, is thrown at roadside areas where people walk past in Siliguri, India, on December 1, 2025. Plastic is the main problem of society, which hampers the environment in recent days.

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#13024329

25 November 2025

Workers from Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) clean and collect garbage, mostly plastic items like polythene carry bags, thrown at the roadside in Siliguri, India, on November 25, 2025. The use of polythene carry bags and plastic, which are also non-perishable items, is a major problem for society and the environment.

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#12929280

31 October 2025

Underwater view of the rocky seabed. A ripped pink plastic bag floats on the bottom of the sea in the water in the Mediterranean sea off the coast of Ierapetra in the Greek island Crete. Local authorities and NGOs are trying to raise awareness and attention about plastic pollution affecting marine wildlife, wildlife habitat, environment and the economy. Greece is facing overtourism problem with lot of littering while lacking proper facilities and preparation. Ierapetra, Creta island Greece on October 17, 2025

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#12929282

31 October 2025

Underwater view of the rocky seabed. A ripped pink plastic bag floats in the water in the Mediterranean sea off the coast of Ierapetra in the Greek island Crete. Local authorities and NGOs are trying to raise awareness and attention about plastic pollution affecting marine wildlife, wildlife habitat, environment and the economy. Greece is facing overtourism problem with lot of littering while lacking proper facilities and preparation. Ierapetra, Creta island Greece on October 17, 2025

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#12929268

31 October 2025

Underwater view of the rocky seabed. A ripped pink plastic bag floats in the water in the Mediterranean sea off the coast of Ierapetra in the Greek island Crete. Local authorities and NGOs are trying to raise awareness and attention about plastic pollution affecting marine wildlife, wildlife habitat, environment and the economy. Greece is facing overtourism problem with lot of littering while lacking proper facilities and preparation. Ierapetra, Creta island Greece on October 17, 2025

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