Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Plastic waste in South Korea - statistics and facts
The world is estimated to generate over one billion metric tons of plastic waste by 2060, and this trend seems no different in South Korea. The plastic waste generated from the country's busy and convenience-oriented lifestyle has expectedly created concerns over sustainability and environmental pollution. While the country's developed petrochemical industry has incorporated some solutions for dealing with plastic waste, actions within the household still heavily influence the state of plastic waste in the country.
