CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT FOR A BETTER FUTURE IN INDONESIA

 

Source: RRI.co.id

air pollution, natural disasters, and loss of natural habitats are facts that we often face or hear about in the news. however, are we going to close our eyes and be silent about it? there is something we can do, which is to try to be sensitive to the surrounding environment. caring for the environment is not only the task of the government or large social institutions, but the responsibility of all of us. every small action we take can have a big impact. so are we still going to remain silent about this?. 

Source : RRI.co.id

first, let's see how much waste pollution there is in indonesia. based on data from the ministry of environment (KLHK), indonesia produces around 68.7 million tons of waste per year with the largest composition coming from organic waste, especially food waste which reaches 41.27% and 3.2 million tons of plastic waste. what's worse is that our seas are filled with waste that not only pollutes the water but can also threaten the life of marine life. many marine animals think plastic is their food, causing their death. Simple actions such as reducing the use of single-use plastics, bringing your own grocery bags, and stopping using plastic bottle waste can reduce the amount of plastic polluting the oceans.

In addition, climate change in the world, including Indonesia, is a serious threat. More frequent floods, prolonged dry seasons, and unpredictable weather are all impacts of global warming. Thus we can try to reduce it by saving electricity, reducing glass buildings these simple things can help prevent further climate change.

Creating a clean environment not only improves public health but is also able to provide a good impact for plants and animals to grow. Such as planting trees, cleaning up trash in rivers and beaches, and keeping the streets clean is one of the steps that must be taken from now on. Caring for the environment is not only beneficial for nature but can also improve our quality of life. Let us commit to protecting the environment, starting from small daily habits to participating in existing social activities. A green, clean and healthy future is our right and can only be realized if we start acting now.

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