Sweden is praised for its waste management and its commitment to the development of the UN's global plastics agreement. At the same time, large amounts of plastic are leaking into Swedish waters. Experts warn that plastic emissions – where microplastics, overflow and sewage sludge all contribute to pollution – continue to threaten Swedish aquatic environments.
Every minute of every day, every week of every year, the equivalent of a garbage truck full of plastic is dumped into the sea. Every minute! And if we do nothing, this figure will only increase. According to estimates, if we do not stop plastic emissions, today's 11 million tonnes of plastic emissions per year will increase to 37 million tonnes by 2040.
