Chemical Based Plastic Recycling in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has been making efforts to address its substantial plastic pollution problem, particularly with single-use plastic bags, but the implementation of chemical recycling remains limited. The country has faced challenges due to a lack of advanced recycling technology and inadequate waste segregation systems. Although the government has implemented policies like the National 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Strategy and a ban on polythene bags, enforcement has been inconsistent. As a result, plastic bags often end up polluting rivers and oceans, with an estimated 14 million plastic bags discarded daily in Dhaka alone.