Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis
- Phuket Island is facing a growing garbage crisis, with over 1,000 tonnes of waste collected daily, up from 742 tonnes in 2022 and 961 tonnes in 2023, according to provincial statistics and the Pollution Control Department.
- The landfill on Phuket has expanded significantly, replacing the serene view from Vassana Toyou's home, with predictions that waste could reach 1,400 tonnes a day by the end of 2025.
- Authorities are implementing plans to reduce waste generation by 15% within six months, expand the landfill, and build a new incinerator to promote sustainability in tourism.
- Only 10% of Phuket's trash is recycled, with 60% being organic waste, as noted by the Pollution Control Department, highlighting the need for improved waste management strategies.
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