Open garbage bags in the country are a health hazard, increasing the risk of serious illnesses like cancer.

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Most of the dumpsites in the country are open or semi-controlled. Most are unscientifically designed and operated. It does not work permanently. These do not comply with the sanitary dumpsite standards specified in the Solid Waste Management Rules. These dumpsites are sources of gases such as methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and volatile organic compounds.

The gases produced by this are being released into the cities and surrounding areas which are extremely hazardous to human health. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, dumpsites emit organic compounds such as benzene, formaldehyde and benzopyrene. It poses a risk of cancer. Huge piles of garbage affect the entire surrounding area dangerously.

Pollution is a slow poison to human health

Despite the harmful effects of dumpsites, not much research has been done on the health effects of people living near dumpsites in many cities located in the country. Pollutants such as dioxins and furans released from slow-burning dumpsites are slow poisons for humans. It can reduce fertility, increase the risk of lung diseases and diabetes.

Harms children

A study has found that dioxins released from the burning of large wastes are toxic. Due to which children can also suffer a lot. Children’s nervous system is not fully developed. Apart from burning garbage, especially plastics and tires, other chemicals such as benzene styrene and butadiene are also released which are extremely harmful.

Stronger policies are needed

Global plastic pollution could be reduced by up to 80 percent by 2040 if countries and companies make concrete policy and market changes in line with circular economy principles, using existing technologies, a United Nations report says. A circular economy is a system that aims to reduce waste and promote reuse.

The report suggests waste disposal

The report suggests setting design and safety standards for disposal of non-recyclable plastic waste. Manufacturers have been held responsible for the production of microplastics. According to the report, biodegradable waste from homes, markets and restaurants can be converted into compressed biogas plants to reduce pollution and reduce the adverse health effects of current waste dumping practices.