Waste management is a big concern today, especially when more than 8 billion people produce a staggering amount of garbage each day. Population rise, the popularity of packaged goods, lack of recycling efforts and our throwaway habits are responsible for an unmanageable amount of rubbish production and the government can take some effective steps to control it.
To begin with, the world population has crossed more or less 8 billion and it is only natural that an increasing population produce more rubbish than ever before. Moreover, these days every product is packaged before it is sold. It is so widespread trend that common products like bananas and apples are packed individually just to make them look attractive to consumers. The use of plastic, polythene, and many other nondisposable materials makes the situation worse as they are not biodegradable. The increasing use of plastic and polythene and its adverse effects on the environment is a global concern. Besides, recycling is a fancy term for many developing and poor countries where it is thought to be a luxury rather than a necessity. As a consequence, we are producing more waste and threatening our environment. Sadly, our consumerism and throwaway habits are making the situation worse as we like to have all the latest products and discard old ones easily.
Regarding the solutions, the government can take some measures to reduce the increasingly high waste production which might be challenging to implement but once they are in place, it will bring a promising outcome. First, strict laws regarding the use of plastic and polythene should be implemented. No large companies like Coca-Cola and Pepsi should be allowed to sell their products on plastic bottles. This single measure can reduce waste production to a certain extent. Furthermore, the government should force every household to separately dispose of recyclable waste from other litter so that the recycling process becomes easier. Lastly, the government should run awareness campaigns to educate people about the negative consequences of plastic and its usage.
In conclusion, an ever-increasing population and their consumerism habit primarily produce a huge amount of rubbish each day and it has already become a global concern. It is hoped that the government would take effective measures to control it to reduce environmental degradation.