UNGS 1201 : WEEK 4 : SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

                 Assalamualaikum everyone, so today I will share about plastic problem in our earth and sustainable practices which are these topics I learn last week in my class. 

                First of all, what is plastic actually ? According to Cambridge Dictionary, plastic is an artificial substance that can be shaped when soft into many different forms and has many different uses. As we know, plastic can be used in place of other materials, as glass, wood, and metals, in construction and decoration, for making many articles, as coatings, and, drawn into filaments, for weaving. They are often known by trademark names, as Bakelite, Vinylite, or Lucite.

                  So, why do we need stress about plastic ? It is good or bad for our earth ? What is the impact of plastic to our environment ? The major impact of plastic bags on the environment is that it takes many years to for them to decompose. In addition, toxic substances are released into the soil when plastic bags perish under sunlight and, if plastic bags are burned, they release a toxic substance into the air causing ambient air pollution. Waste from plastic bags poses serious environmental danger to human and animal health. If plastic bags are not properly disposed of, they can impact the environment by causing littering and stormwater drain blockages.

                Next, what we need to do to save our environment ? There is a need to minimise our plastic use to effectively minimise plastic waste. This means modifying our everyday habits, not using plastic when there is a good alternative and only using plastic when it is strictly necessary. Plastic bags can be reused or used for different purposes. It is necessary to think about how they can be reused before disposing of them . Moreover, education is another critical tool for behavioural improvement by educating people about the environmental and health expense of using plastic bags. We need to raise awareness in communities about poor waste disposal activities. Other actions that can be taken to limit the impact of plastic bags on the environment include taking part in neighbourhood clean-up efforts, voluntarily recycling household waste, avoiding littering and illegal dumping of plastic shopping bags, using eco-friendly materials as an alternative and adopting legislation which would make the use of plastic bags less attractive.

                    Now, let's move to the next topic which is "Sustainable Practices". What is it? Sustainable practices are the processes services employ to maintain the qualities that are valued in the physical environment. Living sustainably is about living within the means of natural systems which is environment and ensuring that our lifestyle doesn’t harm other people. In this respect, sustainable practices relate not only to the natural world but also to other important issues, such as poverty, consumption, community and health. Sustainable practices empower children to gain knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the environment as it relates to our society. It is through positive childhood experiences that the foundations are laid for the development of environmentally responsible adults. There are a lot of sustainable practices that we can and need to do to save our earth. 

                In a nutshell, I hope that everybody on this earth will work together to save our earth from any harm and live happily together. Hope you guys gain something from my blog this week ! That's all from me, see ya in the next one. Byee !! 💣💢