印度已成全球最大塑料污染国，几乎占全球塑料排放量的1/5

Group 1 - India has become the world's largest plastic pollution country, emitting 9.3 million tons of plastic waste annually, accounting for 20% of global plastic waste emissions [1] - The plastic industry in India is large, but the recycling rate is only 12%, with 20% of plastic waste incinerated and about 70% unaccounted for, potentially ending up in landfills or on the streets [1] - The Indian government has implemented measures to reduce plastic usage, but faces challenges such as weak regulation, an underdeveloped market for alternatives, and low public awareness [1][4] Group 2 - A 2018 survey indicated that 14 out of the 15 most polluted cities globally are in India, highlighting the severe pollution problem as a consequence of rapid development over the past 20 years [1] - In 2022, India began a comprehensive ban on the manufacture, storage, import, sale, and use of single-use plastic products, but enforcement of such bans has been minimal [4] - A study published in a renowned journal indicated that plastic pollution is a pressing global challenge, with South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia being the highest emitters, with India being the largest contributor to plastic waste [4]