We often forget that we are part of the environment, not separate from it. Every tree, every patch of soil is connected to our well-being. Our daily choices shape the world we live in. Every year, 8 to 10 million metric tonnes of plastic enters our oceans. The Plastic Peddler loves it; the planet not so much. This plastic waste has a ripple effect on everything from marine ecosystems to human health. Let’s pause, reflect, and begin making those choices more consciously.

Plastic Is Poisoning Our Planet
- Photographer: Pavan Prasad
- Date: June 5, 2025
- Collection: Hope, Visions of Renewal Competition