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Plastic production exceeds the planet's safe management capacity

Plastic Overshoot Day 2026 marks the point from which plastic produced is reported to exceed the planet's capacity to manage it safely.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 6, 2026, 9:52 AM UTC.

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Excess plastic production increases long-term pollution and ecosystem risks worldwide.

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