Why Are Single-Use Plastics Being Phased Out?
• Environmental Pollution
• Harm to Wildlife
• Human Health Concerns
• Waste Management Crisis
• Climate Change Connection

What’s Being Done?
Global Action :
European Union: Banned many SUP items like straws, plates, and cutlery from 2021.
India: Enforced a nationwide ban on select SUP items from July 1, 2022.
Kenya: Imposed one of the world’s strictest bans on plastic bags.
Canada: Phasing out SUPs like plastic bags and foodware.

What Can You Do?
• Say no to plastic bags and straws
• Carry a reusable bottle, bag, and utensils
• Support businesses using sustainable packaging
• Educate others about plastic pollution
• Segregate and properly dispose of waste

The phase-out of single-use plastic is not just a policy move—it’s a necessary cultural shift. The convenience of single-use should never outweigh the cost to our planet and future generations. As individuals, communities, industries, and governments come together, we can steer towards a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable world.