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New #research has identified the primary drivers of #plastic #waste burning as household fuel in 26 countries in the #GlobalSouth, a widespread practice across low-income communities despite negative effects on health and the environment. Read more about this!
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Study reveals high prevalence of plastic burning in Global South households
New research identified primary drivers of plastic waste burning as household fuel in 26 countries in the Global South, a widespread practice across low-income communities
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January 23, 2026 at 7:38 AM
New #research has identified the primary drivers of #plastic #waste burning as household fuel in 26 countries in the #GlobalSouth, a widespread practice across low-income communities despite negative effects on health and the environment. Read more about this!
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Our descriptive analysis on the use of garbage and plastic as household fuel in NW Nigeria
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From waste to fuel: Uncovering the drivers of garbage and plastic burning in Northwest Nigeria
Anecdotal evidence indicates that energy-poor households in regions lacking formal waste management systems often resort to burning garbage, including…
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January 23, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Our descriptive analysis on the use of garbage and plastic as household fuel in NW Nigeria
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A study published in Nature Communications reveals that one-third of households in the Global South burn plastic waste, driven by high waste generation and costly clean fuels. The findings suggest a need for improved public waste management and affordable energy solutions. 🧪
Prevalence of plastic waste as a household fuel in low-income communities of the Global South - Nature Communications
This study surveyed key informants across 26 countries on burning plastic for waste management and energy needs. It finds high awareness of this practice, with potential drivers including inadequate waste collection and a lack of affordable fuels.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:07 PM
A study published in Nature Communications reveals that one-third of households in the Global South burn plastic waste, driven by high waste generation and costly clean fuels. The findings suggest a need for improved public waste management and affordable energy solutions. 🧪
January 10, 2026 at 5:20 AM
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New research reveals an unappreciated public health crisis: people living in slums in the developing world are increasingly burning the toxic plastic trash that surrounds their communities as a last-resort fuel to cook and heat their homes.
Burning Plastic Waste for Household Fuel Endangers Millions - Inside Climate News
People in low-income urban communities in the Global South without access to reliable energy sources are burning the toxic plastic waste inundating their communities to cook and heat their homes.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:16 AM
New research reveals an unappreciated public health crisis: people living in slums in the developing world are increasingly burning the toxic plastic trash that surrounds their communities as a last-resort fuel to cook and heat their homes.
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“We cannot ignore the hidden practice of plastic burning.” Poor people in urban slums in the developing world have increasingly turned to easily ignitable but toxic plastic waste as a cheap, convenient fuel, a new study found. My latest @insideclimatenews.org insideclimatenews.org/news/0901202...
Burning Plastic Waste for Household Fuel Endangers Millions - Inside Climate News
People in low-income urban communities in the Global South without access to reliable energy sources are burning the toxic plastic waste inundating their communities to cook and heat their homes.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:58 PM
“We cannot ignore the hidden practice of plastic burning.” Poor people in urban slums in the developing world have increasingly turned to easily ignitable but toxic plastic waste as a cheap, convenient fuel, a new study found. My latest @insideclimatenews.org insideclimatenews.org/news/0901202...
Plastic waste as household fuel...
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Household burning of plastic waste in developing world is hidden health threat, study shows
The practice is ‘much more widespread’ than previously realised, researchers say, with serious environmental impact
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January 9, 2026 at 3:26 AM
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