Brazil: The bar chart reveals that the per capita plastic waste
mismanagement in Brazil is 15.62 kg per year, highlighting a
substantial environmental challenge in the country.
India: With 9.51 kg per year of mismanaged plastic waste per capita,
India faces significant issues in waste management and underscores the
urgency for sustainable solutions.
China: China's per capita mismanaged plastic waste is 8.56 kg per
year, indicating ongoing efforts in waste reduction and management to
mitigate environmental impact.
Russia: Contributing 2.49 kg per year per capita to mismanaged plastic
waste, Russia demonstrates a relatively lower environmental impact
compared to some other nations in the dataset.
USA: Notably lower at 0.81 kg per year per capita, the United States
showcases effective plastic waste management practices, resulting in
minimal mismanagement on a per-person basis.
Denmark: With only 0.07 kg per year per capita of mismanaged plastic
waste, Denmark stands out as a model for effective waste management
practices, emphasizing a strong commitment to environmental
sustainability.
Plastic Waste Emitted To The Ocean
India: The bar chart reveals that India contributes a significant
amount to ocean plastic pollution, with a total of 126,513 tons of
plastic waste emitted per year.
China: China follows closely, with a substantial contribution of
70,707 tons of plastic waste emitted annually, highlighting the scale
of the environmental challenge in the country.
Brazil: Contributing 37,799 tons of plastic waste to the ocean each
year, Brazil faces notable challenges in managing and reducing its
impact on marine ecosystems.
USA: The United States contributes 2,431 tons of plastic waste to the
ocean annually, indicating a comparatively lower impact on marine
environments.
Russia: With 542 tons of plastic waste emitted per year, Russia
demonstrates a relatively lower contribution to ocean pollution
compared to some other nations in the dataset.
Denmark: The bar chart shows that Denmark has a minimal impact on
ocean plastic pollution, emitting only 9 tons of plastic waste to the
ocean each year.
Total Mismanaged Plastic Waste
India: Topping the chart, India mismanages a substantial amount of
plastic waste, with a total of 12,994,100 tons per year, underscoring
the significant environmental challenge in the country.
China: Following closely, China contributes significantly to plastic
waste mismanagement, totaling 12,272,200 tons per year, highlighting
the scale of the issue in the country.
Brazil: With 3,296,700 tons of plastic waste mismanaged annually,
Brazil faces notable challenges in effectively managing and reducing
its impact on the environment.
Russia: Contributing 363,389 tons of mismanaged plastic waste per
year, Russia demonstrates a comparatively lower impact on plastic
waste mismanagement.
USA: The United States contributes 267,469 tons of mismanaged plastic
waste annually, indicating efforts to manage waste but still facing a
considerable challenge.
Denmark: With 390 tons of plastic waste mismanaged per year, Denmark
stands out as a country with relatively effective waste management
practices, resulting in a lower impact on plastic waste mismanagement.