The world has started regulating microplastics. Here is what the rulebook looks like

Category : Waste Management | Location : International  | Posted on 2026-09-15 10:28:07

 plastic bag can be banned. A bottle can be collected and recycled.

But microplastics are different. They are often too small to be captured through conventional plastic-waste policies, and their sources are far more diverse. Some are deliberately added to products, while others are generated as plastic products break down or escape during production, transport and use.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/waste/the-world-has-started-regulating-microplastics-here-is-what-the-rulebook-looks-like