Annual plastic waste in Kuwait has reached 200,000 tons

KUWAIT, Sept 12 (KUNA) -- Director General of Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Dr. Samira Omar revealed Thursday that amount of plastic waste in Kuwait is estimated at 18 percent of total solid waste, about 200,000 tons annually.
In a press statement, on sidelines of opening a special exhibition, titled "My day without plastic," Dr. Omar said this amount of waste creates challenges that require effective, innovative and safe solutions.
Solutions include recycling of waste, according to carefully pre-planned methods to tackle millions of tons without causing harm to human health or the environment, she clarified.
The exhibition aims at raising awareness of dangers of plastic pollution, which negatively affects the environment, enhancing the environmental culture in the society and identifying harmful effects of some plastic materials.
It has included presentation of some scientific experiments. Moreover, participants have distributed awareness publications using environmentally friendly materials.
The exhibition is part of a campaign, also themed "My day without plastic," launched on September 9. It includes activities, workshops, lectures and the exhibition to raise awareness of the harmful effects of plastic waste. It is held at The Avenues mall in cooperation with the Kuwaiti diving team and volunteers from Boxhell University. (end) mf.aab.nhq