Over the past few decades, there has been a dramatic surge in the proportion of waste generated by households. The principal issue it has is environmental deterioration. However, intervention by authority and public awareness can successfully resolve this crisis.
There are several underlying challenges with this situation, the most pressing of which is degradation in the quality of environment. Most people dispose their household junk into their nearby land and stagnant water bodies. Consequently, it emerges in an outbreak of infectious disease and it also disturbs the serenity of the society. Case in point, a notorious epidemic of cholera in Australia was the result of unethical ejection of household waste in the coastal regions. Furthermore, this household trash is generally consumed by domestic animals. This can be hazardous for them if the waste is poisonous or it contains inedible materials.
Several effective measures can be taken for this growing concern. The government and individuals both play a critical role in resolving this hurdle. First and foremost, implementing strict regulation offers a viable solution. Authorities should sanction rules for household waste management. Implication of penalties and fines must be introduced for lawbreakers who do not perform within the legal framework. Not only this, but willingness and awareness of society are also indispensable for fighting against this problem. As local people are the one who are going to obey the guidelines and perform accordingly.
In summary, while environmental depletion and animal risk pose significant threats, they can be effectively countered through government regulations and mindset of general public.