Global Scenario of Plastic Production, Consumption, and Waste Generation and Their Impacts on Environment and Human Health

This review employs country-level statistics pertaining to trash management. The contemporary global landscape is currently grappling with the complexities surrounding the effective management and remediation of the escalating volumes of plastic trash. As the population grows, there is a corresponding growth in the need for plastic and plastic items. These products are accountable for the generation of plastic, the accumulation of plastic trash, and the consequent environmental degradation. The assortment of plastic materials utilized in the manufacturing process of diverse important commodities, including medical gadgets, food packaging, and water bottles, is known to harbor detrimental compounds such as bisphenol, phthalates, and phenanthrene. Despite the various benefits of plastic, the global plastic industry is widely recognized as the source of significant environmental issues. The plastic tool presents a potential source of ambiguity regarding human exposure to hazardous substances. This assessment examines the present state of plastic waste management, focusing on key aspects such as landfilling, recycling, and incineration. The objective of this review is to examine the environmental and human health implications of plastic. In addition, we put out a potential resolution for effectively tracking the escalation of this burgeoning catastrophe.