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Emballage Plastique Et Ses Effets Dans La Ville-Province De Kinshasa : Quelle Politique Economique Pour Un Environnement Sain?
Summary
A study of 120 people in Kinshasa, Congo found that plastic waste is piling up in streets, markets, and rivers because there aren't enough trash cans, waste management is weak, and there's little enforcement or public awareness about the problem. This matters because plastic waste that ends up in waterways and soil can break down into microplastics, which can enter our food and water supply and have been linked to potential health concerns. The researchers suggest solutions like recycling programs, switching to biodegradable packaging, and stricter enforcement of environmental rules to help curb the problem.
This study examines the effects of plastic packaging on the environment in Kinshasa as well as the economic policies needed to promote a healthy environment. It shows that the increasing use of plastics causes severe urban pollution, visible in streets, markets, drainage channels, and rivers. The research, conducted among 120 respondents, identifies the main causes as the lack of public trash bins, poor waste management, absence of sanctions, and low environmental awareness. The findings also reveal that social behaviors and institutional weaknesses encourage the uncontrolled disposal of plastic waste. The study recommends recycling, the use of biodegradable packaging, strengthening sanitation infrastructure, public awareness campaigns, and the strict enforcement of environmental sanctions.