The UK government has agreed to match donations to the NGO Tearfund, up to £2m ($2.6m), to help improve the collection and disposal of waste in Pakistan, which produces over 20 million tonnes of rubbish annually. Uncollected waste in the country can block rivers and cause flooding that spreads diarrhoea and infectious diseases. Waste is also burned in streets, contributing to climate change and posing a threat to health. In 2012, Pakistan was ranked as one of the most polluted countries on earth.
The UK government has agreed to match donations to the NGO Tearfund, up to £2m ($2.6m), to help improve the collection and disposal of waste in Pakistan, which produces over 20 million tonnes of rubbish annually. Uncollected waste in the country can block rivers and cause flooding that spreads diarrhoea and infectious diseases. Waste is also burned in streets, contributing to climate change and posing a threat to health. Under the UK Department for International Development’s aid match scheme, Tearfund will establish recycling hubs that will create jobs, improve health and reduce plastic waste and pollution.