2.0 (2018) Apr 2026

"What a Waste 2.0: A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to 2050" is a 2018 World Bank report analyzing global waste, which is projected to rise to 3.40 billion tonnes by 2050. The study highlights that high-income countries produce 34% of the world's waste, with significant environmental risks posed by improper disposal methods. Read the full report at World Bank .