Solution Evaluation
Plastic accumulation and pollution is increasingly becoming a major problem. In our previous paper, we evaluated and suggested many possible solutions to lessen our impact to the environment. Among those suggestions were to “think globally, act locally” and limiting the production and use of plastic; we also suggested littering less. All of these suggestions are plausible solutions.
“Thinking globally, acting locally” may be one of the easiest examples to take part in. All you have to do is pick up the litter on your beaches and other areas, attempting to play your part in cleaning the Earth. This is extremely easy because it only takes a day or less to pick up trash along the beach; it does not have to be along the beach either. Picking up trash in a local park is just as easy, and it has just as much impact.
Another suggestion is to limit the production and use of plastic. Of all the options, this is the most difficult goal to reach. Nearly everyone uses plastic in one way or another, so you need to get nearly everyone on board with this option. The problem with this is that people do not like to cooperate and have major issues on agreeance. There are groups that can get along, but some people just like to be stubborn and think they cannot get rid of old habits. A specific solution could be for companies to begin limiting the production of plastic which, in turn, limits the use of plastic. However, that would mean less profit for the company, so it would be a very difficult transition. The only way this option can succeed is if the government gets involved globally and forces the restrictions, which is very unlikely.
Another easy way to get involved is to litter less. This is easy for some people and more difficult for others. People who are more conscious of the issues around them and in their ecosystem will be less likely to litter. The people who are not aware of what is going on around their ecosystems are more likely to litter. There are always the stubborn and lazy people as well who will litter just to litter; these may also think it is too much of a hassle to find a trashcan and throw their trash away.
All of these suggestions are plausible. The biggest necessity for any of these options to work, however, is awareness. The more people that are aware of the problem, the more likely the problem will cease to be a problem. It takes determination and willingness to sacrifice and lessen our impact on the environment.
Plastic accumulation and pollution is increasingly becoming a major problem. In our previous paper, we evaluated and suggested many possible solutions to lessen our impact to the environment. Among those suggestions were to “think globally, act locally” and limiting the production and use of plastic; we also suggested littering less. All of these suggestions are plausible solutions.
“Thinking globally, acting locally” may be one of the easiest examples to take part in. All you have to do is pick up the litter on your beaches and other areas, attempting to play your part in cleaning the Earth. This is extremely easy because it only takes a day or less to pick up trash along the beach; it does not have to be along the beach either. Picking up trash in a local park is just as easy, and it has just as much impact.
Another suggestion is to limit the production and use of plastic. Of all the options, this is the most difficult goal to reach. Nearly everyone uses plastic in one way or another, so you need to get nearly everyone on board with this option. The problem with this is that people do not like to cooperate and have major issues on agreeance. There are groups that can get along, but some people just like to be stubborn and think they cannot get rid of old habits. A specific solution could be for companies to begin limiting the production of plastic which, in turn, limits the use of plastic. However, that would mean less profit for the company, so it would be a very difficult transition. The only way this option can succeed is if the government gets involved globally and forces the restrictions, which is very unlikely.
Another easy way to get involved is to litter less. This is easy for some people and more difficult for others. People who are more conscious of the issues around them and in their ecosystem will be less likely to litter. The people who are not aware of what is going on around their ecosystems are more likely to litter. There are always the stubborn and lazy people as well who will litter just to litter; these may also think it is too much of a hassle to find a trashcan and throw their trash away.
All of these suggestions are plausible. The biggest necessity for any of these options to work, however, is awareness. The more people that are aware of the problem, the more likely the problem will cease to be a problem. It takes determination and willingness to sacrifice and lessen our impact on the environment.