SKIP THE STRAW, SAVE THE SEA
Plastic pollution is the most frequently discussed topic. As the population of the world grows, the more plastic wastes are produced. What causes plastic pollution?
Because it is not derived from biological compounds. It’s difficult to degrade because of its non-biodegradable properties. There are even some irresponsible who threw it whenever the like. The lack of awareness is the most crucial problem. Will u keep that ignorant attitude of yours n keep ruining our earth or u will you save it by reducing plastic use?
Based on an article by liputan6.com, when the plastic waste is dumped into the sea, plastic waste can affect oxygen levels in the sea. Research from Macquarie University in Australia has examined the effects of plastics on a type of photosynthetic marine bacterium called Prochlorococcus. The function of these bacteria significantly reduced due to exposure to plastic chemicals. This bacteria is very important for seafood nets.
Based on p-wec.org, plastic is estimated 50–100 years to decompose perfectly. What is the impact of plastic pollution? This plastic wastes that are carried to the sea have many negative impacts on the living things that live in the sea. Many aquatic plants and sea creatures died because of the large number of plastic wastes that are carried to the sea. Some animals tangled by the plastic and lots of them eats it bcoz they think its something to eat but it is deadly for them to consume it.
How to deal with plastic pollution?
One simple action that you can take is to bring a tote bag or eco-bag that can be taken anywhere, especially when you go shopping either at the convenience store or supermarket. By carrying your shopping bag everywhere, there are no more piles of plastic bags piled up at home and thrown away because they are not used.
The second solution, instead of wasting your money by continuing to buy Plastic drinking bottles, better you buy your drinking bottle. Plastic drinking bottles are one of the most common types of plastic waste because it can only be used once and will interfere with health if used more than 2 times. If you want to save money, be safe, be healthy and love the environment, start learning to bring your drinking bottle.
The last solution reduces the use of wet wipes. For those who don’t know, wet wipes are made from plastic resin, that’s why wet wipes can’t dissolve in water.it won’t be difficult to get rid of your habits that depend on wet wipes, because many other substitute items are more environmentally friendly than wet tissue.
