It Starts With Us


    In most of the places we go to, whether public or private, we can find waste. We may say that our house or room is clean, but garbage is more evident in places we can't see. Do you ever wonder where your trash goes when the garbage truck picks it up? They are dumped in landfills where sometimes they are not properly segregated. If waste is not segregated correctly, it decomposes slower and sometimes does not decompose at all. Improper waste management can cause pollution in our air, water, and soil which can lead to health concerns. But, we should not be afraid, because if we work together, we can reverse the effects of this problem slowly but surely.
    Everything in the world roots in our actions, so to determine a solution to the problem, we must first examine our lifestyle and identify the harmful things we are doing. These harmful practices include using large amounts of disposable products, buying products with a lot of plastic packaging, and not segregating waste properly. Second, we must look for alternatives to these things. One way is to go digital instead of using paper this way we can reduce paper waste. Another way is to use reusable plastic containers such as Tupperware and tumblers instead of plastic bags and bottles. Third and finally, we must be honest and live an environmentally friendly lifestyle. As the saying goes, “actions speak louder than words”, and we must take action in everything we say. When it comes to these types of problems, we must work on them so that we can see a change in our environment. 
    In life, we must be realistic. It is impossible not to produce waste, but that doesn’t mean we aren't able to reduce it. Living a waste-conscious life should be the minimum. We should also practice the 3Rs and proper waste segregation. Always remember that the problem starts with us, but the effects can reach the entire population. Even if we help in the simplest of ways, what matters is that we strive to make a difference in our environment. And if we as a community are united and have a common goal, we can implement proper waste management. Even if it isn't World Environment Day, let us be an environmentalist at heart.

References:
Organica Biotech: "Solid Waste Disposal: 5 Simple Ways To Reduce Waste At Home". Retrieved on June 15, 2022. https://bit.ly/3NVjmmM
ATRIA Innovation: "Eco-innovation". Retrieved on June 15, 2020. https://bit.ly/3b05Ek2
American Cleaning Institute: "Reducing Waste". Retrieved on June 15, 2022. https://bit.ly/3zCPuqR 

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