Dhaka, June 4 -- Plastic waste has emerged as one of Bangladesh's most pressing environmental challenges, particularly in rapidly urbanising cities such as Chattogram and Dhaka. The growing use of single-use plastics, inadequate source segregation and limited recycling infrastructure have increased pressure on urban waste-management systems, contributing to drainage blockages, waterlogging, environmental pollution and public health risks, especially skin diseases on foots.

Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL), the country's leading Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Company, in partnership with Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) and Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) launched a citywide plastic-waste-management initiative in 2022. The progra...