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Emballage Plastique Et Ses Effets Dans La Ville-Province De Kinshasa : Quelle Politique Economique Pour Un Environnement Sain?
Summary
Plastic waste is piling up in Kinshasa's streets, markets, and rivers because there aren't enough trash bins, waste collection is weak, and there's little enforcement or public awareness around proper disposal. This matters beyond just messy streets — plastic trash that ends up in waterways and soil can break down into microplastics that contaminate drinking water and food, potentially entering our bodies. The researchers suggest that recycling programs, biodegradable packaging, better sanitation systems, and stricter enforcement of environmental rules could help curb this growing health and environmental risk.
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.