Plastic Crisis Hits Africa's Soil and Water, Not Just Oceans
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MOMBASA, Kenya — Plastic pollution is one of the world’s biggest environmental threats. But experts warn that solutions must go beyond cleaning the oceans. They say the real answer is stopping waste before it starts.
Every year, an estimated 14 million tonnes of plastic enter marine ecosystems. This harms wildlife, damages coastlines, and weakens the ocean’s ability to recover.
However, the crisis does not stop at the shore. In Africa, plastic waste is also choking rivers, farmland, and urban areas. Without action at the source, the damage will only grow.