Plastic pollution in fresh water and marine water has become a global crisis. Plastics pollution has deadly effect on wildlife. Thousands of seabirds and sea turtles, seals and other marine mammals are killed each year after ingesting plastic. so, how to reduce the effect of plastic on aquatic diversity?
Dear,
You are right, it is very serious issue in many citiies it developing countries For example,the marine turtle etc that facing these plastic bag ingestion problem.The manucipal authorities and governments of developing countries need to take step ahead to replace plastic bags on any other eco friendly bags.Thank you
In Addition to that.
People should be enlighten on the severe consequences of the use of plastic pollutants to their lives. We are also affected indirectly only if we care to know
Only awareness of people on this crises may help, and regulation and law enforcement on the use plastics can also a measure to reduce the risk.
There are number of researches publications on this.
There are ocean cleanup projects to clean the ocean plastics.
There are mismanaged plastic control projects by various levels (local get to global).
There are plenty of R&D projects on aquatic plastics.
Lots of new working groups, rules, regulations etc.
Please see what we are doing in Japan and ASEAN region.
https://en.corp.pirika.org/#our-services
In Malaysia, no straw anymore anywhere, even in shopping mall if you want a bag plastic you need to buy. Therefore, our community needs to change their culture to more green friendly.
Mohd Hairul Mohd Salleh , yes things are progressing,
Last week, Costa Rica to completely ban polystyrene due to environmental impact.
However, the impacts will last long for many many years.
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