Each year, millions of tons of plastic waste end up in landfills. This can have significant environmental consequences, including contamination of soil and groundwater, release of harmful chemicals, and the creation of greenhouse gases as the plastic breaks down. The exact amount of plastic waste in landfills varies by region, but globally, it is estimated that over 300 million tons of plastic are produced annually, and a significant portion of that ends up in landfills or the natural environment.
Reducing plastic waste through reuse and recycling, and properly disposing of plastic, can help to minimize the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills and reduce its impact on the environment.
Here are some relevant websites for further information: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “Plastics in the Environment” (https://www.epa.gov/waste/conserve/materials/plastics.htm) World Wildlife Fund’s “Plastic Pollution” (https://www.worldwildlife.org/threats/plastic-pollution) Keep America Beautiful’s “Plastics & the Environment” (https://www.kab.org/sustainability/plastics-the-environment)
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