India's waste generation likely to double in next 30 years: Study
Plastic waste
India is already the world's highest waste generator.In fact, more than a tenth of the world's waste is generated in the country. Food excess makes up a majority of waste in India.
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The high waste generation is attributed to India's population of 1.3 billion.The country is projected to generate substantially more waste by 2050.
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However, India is among the world's lowest per capita waste generators and the ratio is much higher in developed nations.India's waste generation is set to double in 30 years.
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Food excess makes up a majority of waste in the country.