Plastic pollution persists despite repeated prohibitions

Kathmandu, May 19:

The plastic build-up in Kathmandu Valley's riverbeds illustrates the environmental consciousness, or lack thereof, among urban residents. It is common to see people disposing their waste, often wrapped in plastic, along the banks of the Bagmati and Bishnumati rivers. Plastic pollution has emerged as a significant concern in the valley, with rivers heavily contaminated with plastic waste. Studies showed that around 27 per cent of plastic waste is openly disposed onto riverbeds.