Hey everyone, this World Environment Day is all about taking a stand against plastic pollution. Ever wondered how tiny particles—from microplastics in your water and food to those in the air around you—affect our bodies? 😟 It might sound surreal, but these unwanted guests are part of our daily lives.
Plastics have brought huge benefits in healthcare and clean energy, yet our love for single-use items is overwhelming the planet. Every year, about 11 million tons of plastics seep into our aquatic ecosystems, and roughly 13 million tons pile up in the soil. From the deepest ocean trenches to the highest mountain peaks, these particles are everywhere, quietly impacting our health and even the economy—with costs expected to soar up to a whopping $281 trillion in the coming decades! 💸
This issue touches on human, planetary, economic, and business health. On World Environment Day, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Republic of Korea are mobilizing communities worldwide to #BeatPlasticPollution. Whether you're a student in bustling Mumbai, a tech-savvy professional in Jakarta, or simply someone who cares about making a difference, every small change matters.
Let’s embrace sustainable practices—reduce, reuse, and recycle—and champion eco-friendly innovations in our fast-paced lives. Together, we can protect our health, economy, and the beautiful planet we call home. Ready to join the movement? Let’s do this! 😎
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On World Environment Day, you can help to end plastic pollution
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