Number of chopsticks disposed in a day?

It's estimated that billions of disposable chopsticks are used and disposed of each day, particularly in countries like China and Japan where they are a common utensil. In China alone, about 80 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks are produced annually, which translates to roughly 220 million pairs per day. This widespread use raises environmental concerns due to deforestation and waste. Efforts are being made to promote reusable chopsticks and reduce reliance on single-use options.