What we lack is urgency and consistency. The responsibility does not lie solely with leaders or institutions. It lies with each of us. Every piece of litter not picked up, every unnecessary wasteful choice, every moment of indifference contributes to the problem.

Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges today. Each year, millions of tons of plastic waste end up in oceans, landfills, and natural habitats, harming wildlife and ecosystems.