Briefing: The world's waste mountain is rising at an alarming rate

The World Bank Group's report, What a Waste 3.0, highlights a critical juncture in waste management, with global municipal solid waste exceeding 2.6 billion tonnes.

This significant increase in waste generation underscores the urgent need for improved waste management strategies to address both environmental and health challenges.

The rising levels of waste not only threaten ecosystems but also strain existing waste management infrastructure, necessitating a reevaluation of current systems and practices.