Regulatory gaps leave rivers, oceans laden with plastic and medical waste

Category : Plastic pollution | Location : International  | Posted on 2026-06-29 09:23:55

Despite a bevy of regulations on waste management, bans on single-use plastic and mandates for sewage and effluent treatment, plastic and medical contaminants continue to find their way into rivers, lakes and oceans, exposing glaring gaps in enforcement and monitoring mechanisms.

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Jun/26/regulatory-gaps-leave-rivers-oceans-laden-with-plastic-and-medical-waste