Environment and Social Development Organization- ESDO organized a webinar to observe plastic-free July on July 27, 2023. The webinar outlines the detrimental impact of single-use plastics on the environment, wildlife, and human health while exploring potential solutions to mitigate this urgent problem.

The environmental impact of single-use plastics results in significant economic consequences. Coastal communities and industries dependent on fisheries and tourism are adversely affected by plastic pollution, leading to financial losses. Cleanup efforts, waste management, and damage to infrastructure further strain public finances.

School students, teachers from different schools, and CSO members from national and international participated in this webinar as stakeholders and actively voiced their opinions on Single-use plastic effects on the environment. The environmental threat of single-use plastics demands immediate and collective action. By adopting sustainable practices, supporting innovation, and raising awareness, we can reduce plastic pollution and protect the environment, wildlife, and human health for current and future generations. The window of opportunity to address this crisis is closing rapidly, and global collaboration is crucial to combating the detrimental impact of single-use plastics on our planet.