When we think of plastic pollution, we imagine bottles and bags floating in rivers or littering coastlines. But the real danger often lies where we cannot see it, deep underground, where hidden plastic waste silently degrades soil health, contaminates water, and threatens future generations.
The article highlights how underground plastic pollution has become an overlooked environmental crisis in Malaysia and beyond. Unlike visible waste, buried plastics break down slowly, releasing harmful microplastics and chemicals into the soil and groundwater. This hidden contamination disrupts ecosystems, reduces agricultural productivity, and poses risks to human health through the food chain. The piece calls for stronger waste management practices, community awareness, and innovative technologies to tackle this silent but growing threat. By addressing underground plastic pollution, we take an important step toward restoring land quality and ensuring a healthier environment for the future.
