Islamabad: Romina Khurshid Alam, the Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, announced that addressing microplastic pollution is a critical government initiative aimed at protecting public health and preserving the environment. She detailed plans for managing plastics across their lifecycle and the transition towards a sustainable plastic economy to mitigate environmental contamination.
According to Press Information Department, Romina Khurshid emphasized the significant public health and environmental threat posed by microplastics, particularly highlighting their high consumption in Southeast Asian countries. She advocated for strategies like enhancing water management to remove plastic debris and adopting biodegradable alternatives in packaging, which could drastically reduce human exposure to microplastics. Khurshid’s comments reflect a broader governmental effort to foster a plastic-free vision, with collaborative actions across provincial governments to reduce plastic use, improve waste management, and transition to environmentally friendly alternatives. These steps are seen as vital for safeguarding the environment, human health, and the economic landscape.