2024 Earth Day for a plasti-free world
Each year, Earth Day has a specific theme to draw global attention on pressing environmental issues. Under the banner “Planet vs. Plastics,” this 54th edition is focused on plastic pollution and on the urgent need to reduce its use and production.
Beyond its environmental implications, the proliferation of plastics poses a significant threat to human health, akin to the challenges posed by climate change.
400 million metric tons of plastic produced annually
Humans produce over 400 million metric tons of plastic annually, which is roughly the weight of all human beings on the planet.