Projects that deal with reducing plastic waste and managing plastic waste are listed as per the particular problem they solve.
For example, all projects reducing or managing plastic bottle waste are listed under ‘Plastic Bottle Waste’.
All the projects that have tried to solve the problem with a varied amount of success are available, with idea, methodology, scale, implementor details.
(reusable, single-use plastic bottles)Plastic Bottles leach toxic chemicals and microplastics into the water stored in them. Plastic can be recycled only 2-3 times before it ends up as waste. A Plastic Bottle is a health and an environmental hazard
Paper cups are paper on the outside and plastic on the inside. Plastic leaches toxic chemicals and microplastics in the drink. They are single-use plastic products that end up in the dump yards as their recycling is challenging
(Plastic tiffin boxes, water bottles, textbook covers, stationary articles.) Plastic material leaches various toxic chemicals and microplastics. Children especially are more vulnerable. It is a good idea to refuse plastic wherever safer alternatives exist.
(Bottled water at events, offices, institutions.) Plastic material leaches various toxic chemicals and microplastics in the water stored in the bottles. Single-use bottles though recyclable are health and environmental
(Food Packaging, sachet) Multi Layer Plastic contains different types of plastic outside and an aluminum layer inside. Being mixed materials, it is challenging to recycle.
(Plastic/ Paper plates, spoons, bowls, cups at events and gatherings) Plastic material leaches various toxic chemicals and microplastics. Plastic cutlery soiled with food is difficult to recycle and ends up as waste in the dump yards.
