Flood of plastic threatens our planet: We must act now!

The consequences of this development are fatal for our planet. Over 2/3 of global farmers are already affected by microplastics that find their way into soil and threaten crops. Wildlife suffers as well; Animals mistake plastic for food and freeze or suffocate. Climate change is also further fueled by the enormous CO₂ emissions that arise from the production and combustion of plastic. This is not a problem limited to a small part of the world - it affects us all!

In order to stop the flood of plastic, global solutions and international cooperation must be called for. This includes initiatives to reduce plastic consumption, the construction of modern recycling facilities, and educational measures to educate the population about the dangers of plastic waste. Policy measures such as plastic taxes and a ban on single-use plastic are needed now more than ever. The time to act is urgent because the future of our environment is at stake.