: The world currently generates roughly 2.01 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, a figure expected to hit 3.40 billion tonnes by 2050.
: The global cost of inaction on waste management is projected to exceed $600 billion per year by 2050. Taken Away
When waste is "taken away" for disposal, it moves through several administrative and financial stages: : The world currently generates roughly 2
Solid waste management—the process of handling materials from homes and businesses for disposal—is currently facing a global crisis, with waste generation projected to grow by 70% by 2050 unless urgent action is taken. Global Waste Overview Taken Away