Geron, Salazar, Halili, Terui, Andes

San Jose Academy
PAASCU Accredited (Level II)

Navotas City
Plastic Pollution : Convenient yet Environmental

Catastrophe
Members :
Geron, Aryanna C
Salazar, Narniah Kate
Halili, Richmond DL.
Terui, Jamil Haruki
Andes, Maria Carmela
Submitted On :
February 10, 2023

Abstract
Plastic Pollution is a very serious Environmental Issue right now. According to the
World Bank, the Philippines produces 2.7 million tons of plastic waste annually due to a
deficient waste management system and a strong reliance on single-use plastics.
Researchers said that by the year 2050 the amount of waste plastic in the ocean may
contain more plastic than wildlife sea creatures. With this knowledge, this paper aims to
tackle the possible solutions on how to lessen the use of plastic in our daily lives. We
know that we cannot stop using plastics because it is very essential to us, however, as
a human who benefits from our environment, we should take responsibility and take
action to prevent the possible worst case scenario.
I . Introduction
Along with the development of technology, Our lives are made much simpler by
plastic. Every individual stands to benefit from the usage of plastic because it is
affordable to produce, lightweight, reusable, corrosion-resistant, and easy to mold into
a variety of shapes. It is used for a variety of purposes, including packing for some of
the goods we eat and shopping. Despite the fact that plastics are useful to humans, we
use them excessively. Many of these products, such as plastic bags and food wrappers,
have a lifespan of mere minutes to hours, yet, they may persist in the environment for
hundreds of years. The usage of plastic not only harms our ecosystem but even those
animals not directly involved. Millions of animals are killed by plastics every year, from
birds to fish to other marine organisms. Nearly 700 species, including endangered ones,
are known to have been affected by plastics. Nearly every species of seabird eats
plastics.
II. Body
Plastic pollution is a serious and big problem that our planet is experiencing right
now. Plastic, however, has a detrimental effect not only on the environment but also on
living things since it decomposes slowly, which has a large negative impact on the
environment when plastic is burned, a hazardous chemical is released into the
atmosphere, contributing to causing air pollution. Plastic is quickly integrating itself into
our everyday lives. Plastic is used to package food and other products, as well as for
furniture, appliances, clothing, and many other things. Although plastic is useful in
many aspects of our life, it ultimately ends up in landfills, the ocean, or even our air.
According to the Ateneo de Manila report, the Philippines is ranked third globally for
its contribution to plastic garbage. An estimated 0.75 million metric tons of ocean
plastic are produced annually in the Philippines. This plastic pollution wasn't just
produced in our nation; it was also imported illegally into other Southeast Asian nations,
with the Philippines being just one of them.

Each of us is dazzled by durable materials such as plastics. We argue in this
statement that we should reduce and limit ourselves in the use of plastic because It
never vanishes from Earth's surface. To secure a healthier and safer future for our
planet, our behaviors and beliefs regarding plastic need to improve. We must act
accordingly to our needs and we, humans, need to play a role in the environment to
protect the ecosystem at all costs. This paper may serve as an additional dull lesson for
us on how urgent it is to outlaw plastic bags. On the other hand, this paper is not
saying to ban and never use plastic materials, however, this paper tells us to be wiser
when using plastic, we must discipline ourselves first before doing any actions to our
environment.
III. Conclusion
Our country is considered as one of the most offenders of marine plastic pollution.
Although the Philippine Government is taking their action to Plastic Pollution, Us
individuals need also to do their job. To be able to lessen the plastic waste, we should
limit the use of plastics especially when you do not need it. It can help us, and also our
country, to lower the tonnes of plastic that enters our ocean. At the same time, we
should promote recycling of plastic because recycling lessens the consumption of "new"
plastic being used and helps keep plastics from entering the ocean. Participating in the
organizations that are working to reduce and remove ocean plastic, will also be one of
the effective ways to reduce some plastic waste. Aside from recycling the plastics that
we used, we should also clean and help those people so that we are able to have a
better and cleaner country.
The inevitable pollution from plastic is concerning. We are kept here on this earth to
live, but as long as we live, we destroy nature. To solve this crisis and protect the earth
for future generations, we humans must act. The project that our group is putting out
encourages everyone to use less plastic. Recycling is a very effective way to ensure that
plastic waste doesn't simply end up in the oceans but also ends up being used to create
useful items. Since there would be no plastic pollution without humans, it is now our
responsibility to put an end to this catastrophe.

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Guevara, Stanley. (2022, July 18). “The Face of Plastic | News | Ateneo de Manila
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San Jose Academy

PAASCU Accredited (Level II)

Plastic Pollution : Convenient yet Environmental

February 10, 2023

deficient waste management system and a strong reliance on single-use plastics.

action to prevent the possible worst case scenario.

affordable to produce, lightweight, reusable, corrosion-resistant, and easy to mold into

environment when plastic is burned, a hazardous chemical is released into the

with the Philippines being just one of them.

Although the Philippine Government is taking their action to Plastic Pollution, Us

better and cleaner country.

responsibility to put an end to this catastrophe.

University.” Ateneo de Manila University.

Raji K. ( 2023, Jan 4 ) “4 Biggest Environmental Issues in the Philippines in 2023

Moore, Charles. (2023, Jan 5). “Plastic Pollution.” Encyclopædia Britannica,

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