Celebrating World Environment Day: The Role of EVs in Reducing Plastic Waste in India
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5th to raise awareness and action for the protection of our planet. This year, the theme of World Environment Day is "Solutions to plastic pollution" and is hosted by Côte D'Ivoire. One of the ways to achieve this goal is to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable alternatives. India is one of the world's fastest growing oil markets and also one of the most polluted countries. According to a study by IQAir, 22 of the world's 30 most polluted cities are in India. The transport sector is a major contributor to this problem, accounting for about 15% of India's carbon dioxide emissions and 40% of its particulate matter emissions. Therefore, switching to electric vehicles (EVs) can have a significant impact on improving the environment and public health in India. EVs can help reduce plastic pollution by reducing the demand for oil and its associated plastic waste. Oil extraction and refining processes gene...
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