Did you know that improving waste management in low- and middle-income countries could cut global plastic pollution by 98%? While high-income nations produce far less plastic waste due to better systems, many poorer countries struggle with uncollected trash and poorly managed disposal sites. Investing in basic waste management infrastructure is essential. https://ourworldindata.org/why-cheap-waste-management-is-key-to-stopping-plastic-pollution

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Why cheap waste management is key to stopping plastic pollutionImproving waste management in low- and middle-income countries could cut global pollution by 98%.