Nowadays, it is becoming increasingly worrisome, that the improper disposal of plastic waste into the ecosystem is reported to have been responsible for public health issues in humans and the death of aquatic animals Moreover, authorities, citizens and residents at large have significant roles in addressing the menace by establishing recycling centres and formulating robust policies to stimulate proper collection and disposal. The essay will further explain with examples the effect and approach to tackling the problem in the following paragraphs.