Plastics have become a necessary evil in our lives to the extent that we cannot avoid using them. On the contrary, pollution arising from the growing plastic use is rapidly becoming one of the most pressing environmental threats to the people and the planet.

With over 6.5 billion tones circulating on the planet, plastic pollution has been found in every ecosystem, from the highest peaks to the deepest depths. Micro- and nano-plastic particles have also been observed in human placenta, blood, and breast milk, posing threats to human health due to the toxic additives in plastic products (IISD, 2023).