The world's waste mountain is rising at an alarming rate
Why it matters: More than 2.6 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste were generated in 2022, straining global waste management systems.
- World Bank Group released the 'What a Waste 3.0' report, detailing the escalating global waste crisis.
- Global municipal solid waste generation reached more than 2.6 billion tonnes in 2022, encompassing rubbish from households, businesses, and street cleaning.
- Waste quantities are projected to continue rising, indicating a growing challenge for waste management worldwide.
The world generated over 2.6 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste in 2022, a figure projected to rise significantly, according to the World Bank Group's 'What a Waste 3.0' report. This alarming increase highlights a global struggle to manage escalating waste quantities from households, businesses, and street cleaning.
