Plastic Waste Management: Awareness & Recycling for Environmental Justice

Abstract Nowadays, plastic is a substance that is transforming food preservation, transportation, healthcare, and technology. But due to its widespread use, there are now major environmental and health issues such pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and micro plastic contamination. This survey research explores the dual nature of plastic, highlighting both its vital benefits and its pressing risks. It examines regional and global initiatives to lessen plastic waste, such as neighbourhood-based initiatives, state-of-the-art technologies, and legislative frameworks. The research underscores the need for a comprehensive approach that integrates improved recycling practices, public education campaigns, and the principles of the circular economy. The research emphasizes on finding a balance between facts, creative solutions and initiatives led by many social activists towards environmental responsibility. In this regard an attempt is made fundamentally to create awareness with global as well as Indian context statistics. Moreover the society may mitigate on the negative consequences of plastic so as to understand the dearth of worldwide concern yet leveraging its benefits for a sustainable future for now and upcoming generations. Holistically fostering innovation with sustainability, enforcing firmer regulations, and inspiring collaborative efforts between governments, industries, and citizens has become essential.