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    No Plastic Policy

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    The document discusses the problems caused by uncontrollable plastic usage and argues that a plastic ban is needed. Plastics are extremely harmful to the environment because they are non-biodegradable and their production and disposal pollutes the environment. While recycling efforts have been made, they are not effective solutions due to low plastic recycling rates. The document recommends that companies reduce plastic production and promote alternative packaging to curb the plastic problem. A plastic ban would help lessen plastic's negative environmental impacts like pollution and climate change.

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    No Plastic Policy

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    The document discusses the problems caused by uncontrollable plastic usage and argues that a plastic ban is needed. Plastics are extremely harmful to the environment because they are non-biodegradable and their production and disposal pollutes the environment. While recycling efforts have been made, they are not effective solutions due to low plastic recycling rates. The document recommends that companies reduce plastic production and promote alternative packaging to curb the plastic problem. A plastic ban would help lessen plastic's negative environmental impacts like pollution and climate change.

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    The document discusses the problems caused by uncontrollable plastic usage and argues that a plastic ban is needed. Plastics are extremely harmful to the environment because they are non-biodegradable and their production and disposal pollutes the environment. While recycling efforts have been made, they are not effective solutions due to low plastic recycling rates. The document recommends that companies reduce plastic production and promote alternative packaging to curb the plastic problem. A plastic ban would help lessen plastic's negative environmental impacts like pollution and climate change.

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    No Plastic Policy

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    KEN ZEUS GOLLOY
    The document discusses the problems caused by uncontrollable plastic usage and argues that a plastic ban is needed. Plastics are extremely harmful to the environment because they are non-biodegradable and their production and disposal pollutes the environment. While recycling efforts have been made, they are not effective solutions due to low plastic recycling rates. The document recommends that companies reduce plastic production and promote alternative packaging to curb the plastic problem. A plastic ban would help lessen plastic's negative environmental impacts like pollution and climate change.

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    No Plastic Policy

    “To reduce plastic or to be a plastic,” that is the question.


    The problems of indisposed garbage that are seen
    everywhere have worsened the effects of the spreading
    climate change. Some environmentalists are blaming the
    uncontrollable usage of plastics. It pollutes throughout of
    its production – beginning from extraction, refining,
    usage and ending in their disposal. In fact, it does not only
    impact our environment but also our health, livelihoods,
    food and wildlife. That’s why, the uncontrollable usage of
    plastics should be banned.
    Plastics, though useful in many ways, have proved to
    be extremely harmful to the environment due to one
    single reason – they are non-biodegradable, which means
    they do not decompose easily, making their disposal a
    huge challenge. Our soil takes almost 500 years to
    decompose one plastic bag. Burning them also does not
    help as it releases poisonous gases into the atmosphere.
    According to some report from Ellen MacArthur
    Foundation, plastic production will continue to increase
    25-billion-metric-ton mark in 2050. This is planned to
    happen despite the fact that waste disposal and
    management is still a huge problem. Moreover, some
    environmentalists stated that it is not widely known that
    an average of only 5% of the plastics can be recycled
    while the remaining 95% of them finds its way in soils,
    bodies of water or wherever they go.
    In recent years, many corporations have offered the
    methods of recycling, up-cycling and down-cycling to
    curb the plastic problems but to no avail, because these
    are neither possible nor sustainable solutions. Recycling
    is not enough. Companies must eliminate and reduce the
    amounts of plastic they produce while promoting
    alternative packaging and distribution systems to their
    consumers.
    In 2001, the Philippines established a landmark law
    – Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste
    Management Act of 2001. Some people think that this law
    is a model law because of its decentralized and
    community-centered approach to waste and resource
    management systems. In favor for Republic Act 8679 or
    the Clean Air Act, R.A. 9003 bans burning or incineration
    of wastes. In fact, the month January is considered as the
    Philippine’s Zero Waste Month because this was the
    month when Republic Act No. 9003 was put into law 20
    years ago.
    However, despite being hailed as one of the world’s
    progressive environmental laws, the implementation of
    the 20-year old law has suffered from lack of political will
    and contradicting policies from government agencies
    involved in the waste and resource management.
    According to the National Solid Waste Commission in
    2015, wastes in the Philippine’s cities and municipalities
    are mostly composed of 52% organics. Recyclables
    comprise 28% while residuals (wastes that can’t be
    reused, recycle or composted) are 18%.
    Using plastics, especially plastic bags brought us
    convenience. They are easy to carry, lightweight and
    durable. But instead of using single-use plastics, we can
    promote a greener community by using a woven bag
    (bayong), paper bags, or we can just make our own
    grocery bags. These alternatives can lessen the impact
    the plastics can make.
    Therefore, I have presented a clear demonstration
    that the uncontrollable usage of plastic should be banned.
    As can be seen with the information given above, the
    banning of plastics can help lessen the impact it can bring
    to our environment – the pollution, climate change and
    others.
    When it comes in banning the usage of plastics,
    the positive outweighs the negative. Transitioning to a
    greener material on a personal, corporate, or
    governmental level will not only help you save money but
    also promote a cleaner, healthier environment for the
    future.

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