The Cost of Plastic Pollution in N’Djamena: A Case Study

Plastic pollution is a major problem: it damages health, reduces ecosystem services, and affects local economies. Despite its importance, available valuation efforts have focused primarily on the caused by plastic in marine environments. Far less known about effects of waste inland settings. This paper addresses this gap estimating monetary terms inappropriate disposal an context. The study area located along canal that crosses N’Djamena, capital Chad. Using data from primary survey applying standard techniques, estimates social cost at over USD3000 per ton 2020. In addition, shows impacts vary significantly across area: households residing within 20 meters bear more than 75 percent total damages. identifies main challenges proposes recommendations to reduce