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Waste as a Call to Action

Identification

In the current era, it is important for us to divert attention to the waste problem, because it has become a serious problem that must be addressed and cannot be ignored, especially in big cities. Careless dumping of rubbish has resulted in many disasters, one example is flooding. Floods can cause major losses to residents and governments. Such as damaging road and building infrastructure, or even causing long-term negative impacts on water quality and the life of the surrounding environment. The government and residents must realize the urgency of this problem and work together effectively to tackle the waste problem well.

Description 1 

One type of waste that is often found in our environment and is often used in everyday life is plastic waste. This plastic waste is classified as a type of waste that is difficult to decompose because its texture is difficult to tear, so it takes a very long time to decompose naturally. The impact is that plastic waste can accumulate in the environment for years, creating serious problems for human health and the ecosystem.

Description 2

Because it is difficult to decompose, and can accumulate in the surrounding environment resulting in a strong and unpleasant odor. As time goes by, the aroma can become increasingly disturbing, especially when exposed to hot sun and humidity. Of course, this is quite disturbing for the comfort of residents in the surrounding area and also human health due to exposure to this unpleasant odor.

Description 3

The texture of plastic waste can vary greatly depending on the type of plastic. In general, the texture of plastic is thick, thin, smooth, stiff, shiny, easy to tear and flammable. With various types, textures and uses of plastic. For example, discarded plastic bags usually have a sticky or slimy texture if they come into contact with food residue or liquid. And there are also food wrappers that have a wrinkled or curved texture after being used and thrown away. From plastic waste of various textures, it can raise awareness of environmental problems and encourage us to manage waste more wisely.

Conclusion

The waste problem, especially plastic waste, is a serious issue that requires immediate attention and action. The negative impacts of careless waste disposal, especially plastic, include flooding, damage to infrastructure, and threats to human health and the environment. The difficulty of decomposing plastic also causes problems with unpleasant odors and disturbs the comfort and health of residents. Good waste management can start from small things first. Such as throwing rubbish in its place, sorting organic and inorganic waste properly. And it must be balanced with the recycling process, so that waste can have added value and reduce the amount of waste. Therefore, it is important for the government and society to work together to manage waste more wisely to reduce its negative impacts.