Plastic Free July: Have you ever encountered a landfill or a dumping ground, and realised the magnitude of plastic waste collectively generated daily? 
Now think of a few activities that you undertake almost every day in your life – brushing, cooking or ordering food, buying groceries, completing your skin-care routine, etc. Have you ever reflected on the amount of plastic you come in contact with or dispose of while carrying out these day-to-day activities? 

India produces 26,000 tonnes of plastic every day, according to the National Circular Economy Roadmap for Reducing Plastic Waste in India (2023) by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. While it may not be possible to curb plastic production entirely, managing its consumption and disposal can bring significant differences. With growing consciousness about the harms of single-use plastic, items like plastic bags and containers have often come under scrutiny. However, they are just the tip of the iceberg. Plastic has seamlessly made its way into our lives without us realising it.