Telangana’s rapid urbanization, rising consumption, and lack of structured waste segregation systems have led to a ballooning plastic waste crisis. Hyderabad alone accounts for nearly 24% of the state’s plastic waste, much of which ends up in unauthorized dumping sites, posing severe threats to public health and biodiversity.
Moreover, rural areas and tourist hotspots like Warangal, Nagarjuna Sagar, and Kuntala Falls are witnessing increased plastic litter, threatening local ecosystems and tarnishing Telangana’s natural beauty. Without intervention, this could severely impact both the environment and local economies.
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