Plastic Waste Crisis in Indian Himalayan Region: An Overview

Plastic Waste Crisis in Indian Himalayan Region: An Overview

Dr. Rohini Rana1 and Dr. Leena Sharma2

1.      AP Botany, Government College Daulatpur Chowk Distt Una, Himachal Pradesh.

2.      AP Zoology, Government College Daulatpur Chowk Distt Una, Himachal Pradesh.

rohinirana16381@gmail.com 7018502040, leenamadan7468@gmail.com

Abstract

Rapid population growth, urbanization and industrialization had led to severe waste management problem around the world. Sustainable development has become the key element in the work of national and international companies. From this perspective along with production the focus is more and more on protecting the environment and society. Thus, Plastic waste management is a sensitive area for organizations. Plastic waste management is the process of controlling and reducing the volume and toxicity of plastic wastes through the proper collection, treatment, and disposal. Sustainability is environmentalism that seeks to use natural resources while minimizing negative impact on the environment. Plastic waste management is a growing problem around the Indian Himalayan Region. The size of the problem and the lack of sustainable solutions are causing pollution, energy shortages and health problems. The key to sustainable development is finding ways to reduce the amount of plastic waste that is produced. This can be done by changing how people use resources, encouraging reduction, reusing, recycling and composting, or developing new technologies. Sustainable plastic waste management can save municipalities money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve public health, and create job opportunities.  There is a need to develop strategies to reduce, recycle and reuse it. Waste can be turned in to a resource with proper management.

Key words: Sustainable development, Plastic waste, management, Resources, IHR.