Waste burning has been considered as an easiest way to get rid of waste. However, we fail to realize that plastics contain huge toxins which are released into the air on burning and which we breathe in. This is particularly bad in Nepal where pollution gets trapped more easily and does not escape due to our landscape and climate. Burning waste releases dioxins which cause cancer, birth defects, respiratory disorders and many other long term illnesses.

Did you know that air pollution is causing over 9,000 Nepalis to die early every year – waste burning is one of the main causes of air pollution in Nepal.

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For decades, we have been disposing tonnes of mixed waste in landfill sites and river banks and have been apathetic about properly managing waste. Our landfills are filling up quicker than they can be built and so often they have huge environmental impacts as the rubbish creates highly toxic liquid as it breaks down and contaminates the soil and water. Communities close to mis-managed landfill sites cannot farm and cannot drink the water.

As of 2018, Kathmandu valley produces approximately 750 tonnes of waste every day and 70% goes to landfill or stays in the streets or rivers.

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