9Juhu Beach, Mumbai, India

A once-pristine shoreline, Juhu Beach is now one of India’s most polluted beaches. Littered with plastic bags, food wrappers, and industrial waste, the beach struggles with waste management challenges in the densely populated city of Mumbai.

Efforts by local volunteers and NGOs have led to periodic clean-ups, but sustaining cleanliness remains a challenge.

Key Issue: Urban waste and poor waste disposal systems.