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We often underscore the staggering scale of global waste generation, with over a billion tons of waste produced annually. This emphasizes the need for urgent and effective waste management strategies. The specific mention of plastic waste, with an annual production ranging from 304 to 100 million tons, highlights the alarming and unsustainable levels of plastic consumption. This underscores the urgent need for measures to reduce plastic production and consumption. Despite efforts to promote recycling, the passage notes that only around 8% of plastics are actually recycled. This suggests a significant gap between the amount of plastic produced and the capacity to recycle it. It signals the need for improved recycling infrastructure, awareness, and practices.
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