The world’s waste mountain is rising at an alarming rate
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The world's waste mountain is rising at an alarming rate, with 2.6 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste generated in 2022, projected to rise to 3.9 billion tonnes by 2050. Poor waste management contributes to air and water pollution, damages ecosystems, and increases greenhouse gas emissions, affecting human health, the environment, and the economy.
The world is struggling to deal with ever-growing quantities of waste. A new World Bank Group report shows that 2.6 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste were generated in 2022. This figure is projected to rise to 3.9 billion tonnes by 2050. The report highlights that although waste systems are improving, gains are being undermined by the growth in waste generated. Poor waste management contributes to pollution and damages ecosystems. The cost of municipal waste management is rising fast, with a projected annual cost of $426 billion by 2050.
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