The coastal town of Cox's Bazar is currently grappling with a significant waste management challenge as it hosts around 150,000 tourists during the peak season. According to data from the UNDP, this influx of visitors results in the generation of approximately 34.5 tonnes of plastic waste every day.
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Cox's Bazar faces plastic waste surge amid tourist influx
With 150,000 tourists visiting during the peak season, Cox's Bazar is generating approximately 34.5 tonnes of plastic waste daily.
Source: TBS Bangladesh