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Africa needs to take strong action to address the growing threat of plastic pollution, especially as populations grow and cities expand. This has led to a rise in using plastic packaging, resulting in growing piles of plastic in the environment. However, Africa’s plastic recycling rate is just 6%, which is far below the global average of 9%. A staggering 64% of plastic waste is mismanaged, well above the global average of 22%. These alarming statistics highlight the urgent need for action.
To address this issue, the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty could play a crucial role in promoting collaboration and innovation, ultimately helping Africa achieve a zero-waste, sustainable plastic environment. Thus, it is crucial for Africa to reflect on the importance this treaty and the opportunities emerging from it, despite the lack of agreement at this stage. • By uniting efforts and embracing innovation, Africa can effectively tackle the challenge of plastic pollution, which will be the main focus of this webinar.