Plastic waste and armed conflicts
Conflicts can result in large-scale displacement of communities. People living under these conditions are often provided with minimal waste management facilities. Burn pits are widely used to dispose of mixed wastes, including plastics. Air pollution can lead to respiratory and other illnesses (TRWN 2015).
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Produced by:GRID-Arendal
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Year:02/11/2021
Plastic waste and armed conflicts
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