"Virtually all of it is collected in developed countries" I think you guys forgot to mention that most of it is also shipped to developing countries for disposal. Easy to hold the moral high ground while producing a ton of waste and putting the burden of disposing it on others and then blaming them for "waste production"
The problem with this video, and our views on plastic waste in general, is that we don't see these problems as interconnected - what about the emissions from producing the plastic? Why is large amounts in south East Asia? How much of our recycling is actually recycled?
the addition of any substance (solid, liquid, or gas) or any form of energy (such as heat, sound, or radioactivity) to the environment at a rate faster than it can be dispersed, diluted, decomposed, recycled, or stored in some harmless form." The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects. In the broadest sense, yes it is. No, don't reply please, we know what the fuk CO2 in excessive quantity does. No more pedantries I want to hear today.
@Almighty God George Soros #420 #GetRekd because you are old and on the brink of death. I am thinking of my children. You obviously didnt watch the video
There are lots of plastic sorting centres in the UK, but not a single recycling plant. All plastic in the UK was shipped to Indonesia & China, but unfortunately much of it contained food residue so by the time it reached Asia, it was toxic waste & not fit to be recycled. Which is why China & Indonesia used to dump so much plastic, but have now banned it's import. Most of the world used to send their plastic to Asia to be recycled. Now that Britain cannot, 66% of sorted & recyclable plastic is being buried in landfill and that figure will get higher until we build facilities that can turn the used plastic into reusable pellets. It is in accurate research to blame Asia for the problem. The problem is developed countries send their recycling overseas to be processed, rather than mandate that they must be recycled in their home nations for reuse.
Brennan Munoz Actually the topic got wide media coverage, just google it. www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2164719/chinas-waste-ban-has-rocked-recycling-world-and
Absolute rubbish! (no pun intended) Here are the facts about how much of UK plastic is recycled www.bpf.co.uk/sustainability/plastics_recycling.aspx#Key%20Facts And this article stats that about a third of UK plastic waste was exported, of which about two thirds went to China. China has now banned plastic imports so none now goes there. www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42456584
blaming southeast asian countries off-hand appears to be misleading. what about the issue of waste trade and how developed countries (the ones who produce much of the waste) simply dump their garbage on these developing countries. the latter countries, who may not have the technology to recycle these garbage, may have no choice but to dump them in the ocean instead
Plastic pollution is very serious in various countries. Although it brings a lot of convenience to our lives, plastic waste is difficult to degrade and will continue to exist in the environment for hundreds of years. So I hope more people can use recyclable materials and jointly protect our environment
I’m 40 days into my new life of “no plastic” it’s been very challenging but it is getting easier! Last night I made my own toothpaste all ingredients found in paper or glass (sadly once we stop using plastic, paper and glass production will go up or hopefully biodegradable plastics (that actually break down!!!) will be used. Hopefully we will create a balance. I challenge anyone reading this to check out the plastic challenge and research “zero waste” sure it might not be 100% perfect but it’s damn near 85% to 90% better than turning the other cheek and continuing to use single use plastic. Whaaaaat are we doinggg! We must change NOW. Much love everyone, we got this.
Bravo and actually golden move in your life this will see the impact in years may be much smaller but will surely if we sense that we are the superior in life chain on this planet then we are too accountable for great responsibilites.
@@goingtobeok what i felt I hve said apart from that we all belong to different part of soil but first we are humans and humanity is first religion to follow on this mother earth.
It's ridiculous to imply that the world must focus on South East Asia to solve plastic pollution, because the world treats South East Asia as it's plastic dumping ground. We recycle our plastics all the while knowing that most of it will not be recycled and will be shipped off to South East Asia to be dumped. The statement at the end of this video is nothing more than an attempt to shift the blame and is not productive. We need alternatives to plastics and a clean method to dispose and recycle existing plastics.
According to my knowlege, Most unentional waste is caused by Wind pulling the objects in, or consumer while walking with an opened-source. Most examples are: A. Consumer Bought an Burger with bag and went to eat it outside, when the consumer removed the burger from the bag it Flew due to Wind to the Street and the consumer could not have picked it. B. Induvidal riding an bicycle, From the Pocket an Used-bag of Ciggarates flew, while the Induvidal did not notice it. C. An Opened source container (Container where the top is opened fully), an plastic bag due to wind flew out of it. There are few soluctions to this problem that would be possible to adapt. Making the bags/bottles heavier, Making containers closed-top, stopping the wind (Not really possible 😅). The objective of these solutions are to reduce and prevent the bags from being distrubited, These solutions will not try to solve on how to manage or deal with the waste which May not be practical, The First Solution has problems which are; Commerically Practicality for the consumer and for the manufacturer, What materials to replace with to create higher mase?
Plastic waste is difficult to degrade under natural conditions, causing serious pollution and damage to the ecological environment. Therefore, I think it is very important to reduce the use of plastic products and recycle plastic waste in life. The government should also adopt relevant policies at night, and protecting the environment is the goal of global efforts.
Governments should pressure companies to cut plastic production for their packaging. These companies are lining $$$ their pockets without any responsibility for the mess left behind.
If anyone here is worried (not a self-promo btw), add Ocean hero to your browser as every 5 searches you make a plastic bottle is removed from the ocean, this happens because every search you make on any browser, the company is paid if you are still unsure you can watch a video on it as this is practically useless you must know what it is if you searched it in the first place. *Ik it sounds like a self-promo btw*
IF YA'LL DIDN'T GET WHAT THE VIDEO SAID I'LL SAY IT ONE MORE TIME SO THIS TIME IT GOES THROUGH YOUR THICK SKULLS!!! STOP WORRYING ABOUT PLASTIC IT'S NOT THAT DEEP!!!
My recalled information is that India is a significant polluter, mainly via the Ganges River. Your ‘total amount’ numbers are also much lower than what I have seen.
yes we understand what plastic pollution is - the question in the title is "is it really that bad"? this video is useless - can't even answer its own question - clickbait extreme
Instead of blaming the consumer, why not stop the manufacturers from using excessive plastic in packaging, for instance. In my childhood during the fifties, we purchased things in cardboard boxes or glass bottles that were reused like milk or soda, jars that can be cleaned and reused at home or recycled, bought our produce in brown paper bags. Meats were wrapped in plain butcher paper, frozen food cartons were waxed not plastic coated. The manufacturers caused the huge increase in consumer plastic waste! And whoever invented the scam of water in disposable plastic bottles, SHAME! If you don’t want to drink tap water, use a filter & carry a reusable container.
This didn't mention that rich countries, such as the US, Canada, and Britain, had been exporting their plastic wastes to undeveloped Asian countries for years.....
The question of whether plastic should be banned is a multifaceted and contentious issue that involves environmental, economic, and societal considerations. Plastic, with its versatile applications and convenience, has become an integral part of our daily lives. However, the environmental repercussions, particularly in terms of pollution and ecological harm, have led to fervent debates about the necessity of a plastic ban. In this essay, we will explore the arguments for and against banning plastic, examining the environmental impact, economic implications, and potential alternatives. **Environmental Impact of Plastic:** One of the primary arguments in favor of banning plastic revolves around its detrimental impact on the environment. Plastic pollution has reached alarming levels, with vast amounts of plastic waste accumulating in oceans, rivers, and landfills worldwide. 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Education campaigns and regulatory measures that encourage proper disposal and recycling could contribute to a more sustainable coexistence with plastic. **Conclusion: Weighing the Pros and Cons:** In conclusion, the question of whether plastic should be banned requires a nuanced consideration of its environmental impact, economic ramifications, and potential alternatives. The environmental consequences of plastic pollution are undeniable, prompting a call for decisive action to protect our planet. However, the economic significance of the plastic industry and the need for practical alternatives present formidable challenges to an outright ban. A comprehensive solution may lie in a balanced approach that combines regulatory measures, innovation in materials science, and a concerted effort to change consumer behavior. Governments, industries, and individuals all play crucial roles in addressing the plastic dilemma. By fostering collaboration and embracing a holistic perspective, we can work towards a future where convenience and sustainability coexist, ensuring the well-being of both humanity and the planet.
Sorry to say, after years of observations, plastic use has only escalated (exponentially). It's everywhere, in almost every product and service - in transportation, in construction materials, irresponsibly overused by the food sector, used to make toys, clothing and bags, furniture and fittings, used for packaging medications and ointments, stationery, useless name tags for 100s thousands of annual conferences etc etc. The ONLY solution to the plastic apocalypse is a massive decline in the human population or people going back to pre-1950s lifestyles and production/packaging means. I'm an older guy with no offspring, so almost there.. ;)
There are simple solution-peoples must be paid for used plastic, as now is for steel, aluminum, copper. No one throw away one kilo of copper, I hope). The second-plastic bags may be biodegradable, as sugar bags are.
Consumers didn't ask for everything to be swathed in plastic; that was imposed on us. Suddenly, paper bags were "bad" because trees, and glass bottles were "dangerous" because fragile plastic was SO much better (so much cheaper for manufacturers). Now consumers are being shamed for using the plastic that we didn't ask for and that we can't avoid. Even sewing machines are made of plastic instead of metal. Did we want that? No, the manufacturers did. Sure, they break more easily, but that's OK because you'll go buy new ones.
Aren't there any cheap methods to improve plastic identification in regular trash? Plastic can be recycled and not everyone fully commits to it, so improved plastic identification in trash could solve this problem.
So, according to you it's fine if I just use way too much plastic like those in asia, and I don't have to do anything since I don't have the power to stop those countries? I don't think so. We should become aware of what we do. We have to change our whole culture. We have to use as little plastic as possible and when we're in that position we can tell those countries to stop harming our environment. Our governments can give then economic sanctions if they're not willing to save our world. But we have to change first. We can't be hypocrites when we tell them to stop ruining the world. also, you didn't answer your own question. "Is plastic pollution really that bad?" The short answer: Yes. Yes it is.
I've been saying what's in this video for quite a while. Nearly all of plastic entering the oceans comes from developing countries and nearly all of those are in Asia, while China is by far the single biggest polluter. www.statista.com/chart/12211/the-countries-polluting-the-oceans-the-most/ So in short, the hysteria about plastic in the West won't change a jot, we need to urge developing countries to develop adequate plastic waste disposal facilities and also help them to do so if we're going to make any real progress in cleaning up the oceans.
I challenge anyone reading this to go PLASTIC FREE for 1 month, there are so many TH-cam videos about the challenge. It’s made me so very happy. I’m betting your habits will stick. A challenge that turns into a lifestyle. #savethemarinelife
Its is very sad and bad for nature right now but in the future bit this is an unexploited useful resource some creatures might evolve to eat plastics and use it in there bodies Imagine a plastic whale eating micro plastics and a clam using plastic in its shells? I’m not saying to start throwing plastics into the ocean but someone could make an speculative evolution project based on this speculation Imagine a unique world of plastic creatures But right now it’s a very sad problem and you should help the world clean up
Let's end it now, time to classify plastic as hazardous and get it out of here. We are wasting time with recycling, by all accounts we only have 30 years left to solve this- that's one generation left.
توجد افكار بسيطة جدا من معلومات عامة تساعد على منع التلوث خصوصا الدخان المتصاعد من مداخن , الدخان سبب التلوث و سبب من اسباب الكوارث الطبيعيه , ان تجمع الدخان في الجوا منذ قرون تسبب بكل هذه الكوراث الطبيعيه و غيرها من الاسباب ايضا سوف اذكرها بعد قليل, الاعاصير و بركاين و الزلازل و فيضانات تأتي من مواد كميائية الموجوده في الجوا و هذه مواد كميائيه منطلقه من الدخان , الدخان المداخن مليء بالمواد كميائية , يقول العلماء ان معدل بخار الماء منخفض في الجوا سبب من اسباب الكوارث الطبيعيه , اصبح معدل بخار الماء اقل بسبب كثرة مواد كميائيه العالقه في الجوا من دخان المداخن عندما نعوض الجوا ببخار الماء تتوقف الكوارث و طريقه تعويض الجوا ببخار الماء عن طريق نشر بخار الماء من الداخن تتوقف الاعاصير و زلازل و براكين و فيضانات و غير من الافكار الاخرى التي قلتها الى حكومة الفيدرالية و تحقق في معلومات بواسطة علماء و مبتكرين و خترعين جهاز مكنسة الكهربائية ايضا , قلت الى حكومة الفيدرالية اشفطوا الدخان لكي لا يخرج الدخان من مداخن , اشفطوا الدخان بجهاز شفط مثل جهاز الشفط الموجود في مكنسة كهربائيه تحدثوا مع مخترعين مكنسة الكهربائية و وجدوا ان جهاز يشفط الدخان و هذا شيء جيدو غيرها من الافكار من معلومات عامه تساعد على نجاة من تلوث و تغير المناخي , الحياة بأذن الله عز وجل سوف تتغير الى الافضل , وصل الموضوع الى السيد ليوناردوا دي كابيريوا متحدث الرسمي عن تلوث و وصل الى تركيا الى كيفناش تاتليتوغ و تحدثوا معي عن موضوع و قلت اليهم الافكار من معلومات عامه تساعد على تخطي الازمة و كارثه البشرية من كوراث طبيعيه , ان أكبر كارثة طبيعيه حدثت في تركيا بسبب سلاح هارب عندما قلت اليهم عن حل توقفت الزلالزل ان الحل في هذه المصيبة كبيره ان ينشر بخار الماء من مداخن لكي تصبح مواد كميائيه في الجوا اقل تركيز و تصبح خفيفه يعني اقل خطورة و بذلك بدأت تركيا تهداء من زلازل , حتى اذا اطلقوا مواد كميائيه من سلاح هارب بخار الماء يساعد على تخفيف هذه مواد كميائية و لا يتسبب في حدوث زلزال . اتمنى التوفيق الى الجميع بحق محمد و ال بيت محمد الطبين الطاهرين و مريم و عيسى ابن مريم و جميع الانبياء و الاباء الصالحين .
Reuse, reduce, recycle, eat vegan (to drastically reduce resource usage and pollution), carpool / drive-less, take short(er) showers, etc. We all can’t be perfect, but most of us could do a bit better. It’s a team effort!!!
Becoming vegan is a huge health risk. Also, if the entirety of the human population switched to eating only vegetables and fruits we would have to cut down all jungles and forests to accommodate all of the needed farmland. Not to mention all the pollution created by producing all of the needed fertilizer. And I must say that I laughed hard when I read your proposal about having to take shorter showers.Are you aware that the majority of our demand for water is driven by agriculture? Agriculture accounts for a huge 70% of our global consumption. Industry accounts for about 20%. You saving 5 m3 a year will have 0 impact on the environment. Now in your scenario everyone is vegan so the water consumption by the agricultural sector is even greater because we have to irrigate all of that additional farmland. Impractical, pointless solutions my friend. The only way we can get out of this mess we are, is to create new technologies, and use them to upgrade existing structures.
Atheus Maximus Do you realize that a vast majority of agriculture is the production of corn/wheat/soy/etc. to feed animals that we then eat (which is why veganism is far more environmentally friendly)? Also, a vegan diet based on a variety of whole foods supplemented with B12 has been proven to be far healthier than most all other diets for virtually every individual (it’s the only diet proven to reverse heart disease, a top killer in most developed countries).
A balanced vegan diet which includes the supplementation of a few key nutrients (which are usually lacking in typical western diets anyway) is perfectly healthy. Are agricultural resources not used to produce food and water for livestock? Are jungles and forests not currently being cut down to produce livestock? Is the land that livestock inhabit entirely self-sustaining, or are they instead reliant on other land? Water usage is far higher to produce an animal product than it is it's nutritional, proportionate plant variant. In terms of showers, maybe cold water that has not been heated/heated less can be a better solution.
Vince R You’re the one appealing to nature, not us vegans. Natural does not equal good: if it did, murder, rape, and greed would be desirable. However, a whole foods vegan diet supplemented with B12 (natural or not) has been proven to be superior to omnivorous diets for health, the environment, and (obviously) ethically.
The stupid people have tried to discourage many products and many materials usages. I have tried my best to reduce, reuse, recycle all materials because I can. These people should try to create awareness in people around the world and accept the fact that shit people will be bad in everything including usages of any materials and things. I used to imagine what the world would be without plastic and I said to myself plastic is good but shit people who use it are not smart enough haha
Do you think other various creatures are happy and peaceful? If you feel that way, you should learn this video right away. I can see right away that your idea is very wrong. Life suffers very much at this moment because of us. So I recommend this video to you who don't know the importance of life.
यदि आप पापी है तो आपको मुक्तिदाता की जरूरत है । प्रभु यीशु मसीह ने कहा जगत की ज्योती मैं ही हूँ जो मेरे पीछे-पीछे चलेगा वह कभी अन्धेरे में नहीं चलेगा । प्रभु यीशु मसीह ने कहा मार्ग सच्चाई और जीवन मैं ही हूँ
यदि आप पापी है तो आपको मुक्ति दाता की जरुरत है । प्रभू यीशु मसीह ने कहा मार्ग सच्चाई और जीवन मैं ही हूँ । प्रभू यीशु मसीह ने कहा जगत की ज्योति मैं ही हूँ जो मेरे पीछे-पीछे चलेगा कभी अन्धेरे में नहीं चलेगा
You forget one thing: the 5 Asian countries you quote are not the ones creating most plastic waste: it is the big corporations that design non-recyclable single-use packaging of pretty much everything in Asia that causes the problem. They are the bottleneck that needs to be addressed.
I'm not going to wait for the people of the Philippines, Thailand, and India to take action before I stop using one use plastic. I may be a drop in the ocean, but I am responsible for my own actions and accept that I am part of the problem. In our household we are working towards zero waste.
Worth adding that it is Western companies that make most of the throw-away plastic you say Asians are responsible for. These firms offer sachets rather than bottles of product, which are impossible to recycle. Given poor waste disposal in some Asian countries, firms are essentially designing to pollute.
Solution ingredients: 1. Introduce law for plastic packaging to be priced at £/$/€ 1 per GRAMM Yes, just the one ingredient. Expected results: - Consumers will keep plastics to reuse. We never thow away valuables - Companies and corporations will introduce food/drinks dispensers to maximise profits as always - The wealthy few to afford £/$/€10 per GRAMM, will pay for cleaning up Example: 2 litres of coca-cola = £/$/€ 3 1 platic bottle (bottle+cap+labels) weighing 38 gramms = £/$/€ 38 3+38= £/$/€ 41 I can afford to buy a bottle of coca-cola for £/$/€ 41. And i will keep that bottle safe for years. You can bank on it
The argument "the developing world is producing more waste/pollution and therefore they should move first" is so silly and has been here for years. I thought we were past that point where we have to blame others and just start being a leader. Don't be lazy and let the Asians do all the work/progress in the world.
ive seen this Nathans HVAC dude in all the comments here, he is so fucking unwise. and seems to know nothing. The developing world produces stuff because you demand it, and you find it cheaper to produce it overseas. It could just as easily been you polluting, and here you sit blaming the developing countries for polluting when they are basically just polluting what you wouldve if you were to produce your own goods instead of importing them..
seriously? I have a hard time thinking there is any country that produces as much plastic waste as china in food delivery at least, and it is just getting started there! I forget the stats but it is mind blowing how much plastic waste is generated each day in China just from meal delivery
The video is very biased, rich world centered. The developed countries collected the plastic and send to Asia for dumping. Just do a bit of research and see where plastic collected in the US has been sent to. We need to ask who produce, promote and consume the most. The amount of plastic consumed per capita in the US and developed countries far exceeds that in developing countries. Once it is produced and used, it will not disappear from the face of our planet earth for hundreds of years. It will end up somewhere, Asia or the Ocean. We must stop producing and using single plastic, and be mindful of our consumption behaviors. Economist, get the story right, and talk about the whole system. Don't just blame the downstream countries. Look at the rich and upstream sources. We must stop plastic pollution--all have to make their effort.
I'm Canadian and I can assure you that we do not have a policy of collecting plastic waste and dumping it in the ocean and as far as I know the United States doesn't put their used plastic in the ocean either. Can somebody tell me why we should do anything about plastic waste in the ocean when our countries aren't contributing to the problem? Like, why would we ban plastic bags when we aren't the ones throwing them in the sea? It doesn't make any sense. Asians don't give a flying fuck about the environment. That's the problem. Why are the environment Nazis hassling us about it when it isn't us doing it?
Is India really that far behind in plastic waste production ?! I don't think so. I think of those 5 countries, China must be contributing 90% of it all.
Bad video. Many governments aren’t interested in even basic waste systems. We aren’t learning -plastic means longevity - it’s with us for ever as smaller particles. We may express concern but are we changing ? No, we buy items in single use and throw it in the recycle bin and we think it’s over. 1 Refuse -2. Reduce-3. Reuse
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"Virtually all of it is collected in developed countries"
I think you guys forgot to mention that most of it is also shipped to developing countries for disposal. Easy to hold the moral high ground while producing a ton of waste and putting the burden of disposing it on others and then blaming them for "waste production"
Every change starts as a drop in the ocean. And every drop counts.
The problem with this video, and our views on plastic waste in general, is that we don't see these problems as interconnected - what about the emissions from producing the plastic? Why is large amounts in south East Asia? How much of our recycling is actually recycled?
CO2 is not a pollution.
the addition of any substance (solid, liquid, or gas) or any form of energy (such as heat, sound, or radioactivity) to the environment at a rate faster than it can be dispersed, diluted, decomposed, recycled, or stored in some harmless form."
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
In the broadest sense, yes it is. No, don't reply please, we know what the fuk CO2 in excessive quantity does. No more pedantries I want to hear today.
i know what more CO2 does: it grows more plants that benefit the earth and mankind. that's what you were getting at, right??
Get ya
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I hope we all take plastic or any kind of waste disposal segregation seriously. We only have one planet, we need to take care of it.
@Almighty God George Soros #420 #GetRekd because you are old and on the brink of death. I am thinking of my children. You obviously didnt watch the video
Mars is like 40 years away from being fully inhabited by humans.
@Sup2000 Simple as that where do you live? so that i can throw my trash in your garden, since "it isn't your problem."
Money is more important to us
@@fernandon3926 I wanna know what in the world makes you think humans messing up and polluting God’s world and its creatures would make him happy
There are lots of plastic sorting centres in the UK, but not a single recycling plant. All plastic in the UK was shipped to Indonesia & China, but unfortunately much of it contained food residue so by the time it reached Asia, it was toxic waste & not fit to be recycled. Which is why China & Indonesia used to dump so much plastic, but have now banned it's import. Most of the world used to send their plastic to Asia to be recycled. Now that Britain cannot, 66% of sorted & recyclable plastic is being buried in landfill and that figure will get higher until we build facilities that can turn the used plastic into reusable pellets. It is in accurate research to blame Asia for the problem. The problem is developed countries send their recycling overseas to be processed, rather than mandate that they must be recycled in their home nations for reuse.
Thanks for this valuable insight!
Not true. axiongroup.co.uk/about/our-plants/
Any links to support this?
Brennan Munoz Actually the topic got wide media coverage, just google it.
www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2164719/chinas-waste-ban-has-rocked-recycling-world-and
Absolute rubbish! (no pun intended) Here are the facts about how much of UK plastic is recycled www.bpf.co.uk/sustainability/plastics_recycling.aspx#Key%20Facts
And this article stats that about a third of UK plastic waste was exported, of which about two thirds went to China. China has now banned plastic imports so none now goes there.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42456584
blaming southeast asian countries off-hand appears to be misleading. what about the issue of waste trade and how developed countries (the ones who produce much of the waste) simply dump their garbage on these developing countries. the latter countries, who may not have the technology to recycle these garbage, may have no choice but to dump them in the ocean instead
Plastic pollution is very serious in various countries. Although it brings a lot of convenience to our lives, plastic waste is difficult to degrade and will continue to exist in the environment for hundreds of years. So I hope more people can use recyclable materials and jointly protect our environment
What chemical treat it have for environment? If it stable as stones, so I think it is more visual problem
I’m 40 days into my new life of “no plastic” it’s been very challenging but it is getting easier! Last night I made my own toothpaste all ingredients found in paper or glass (sadly once we stop using plastic, paper and glass production will go up or hopefully biodegradable plastics (that actually break down!!!) will be used. Hopefully we will create a balance. I challenge anyone reading this to check out the plastic challenge and research “zero waste” sure it might not be 100% perfect but it’s damn near 85% to 90% better than turning the other cheek and continuing to use single use plastic. Whaaaaat are we doinggg! We must change NOW. Much love everyone, we got this.
Bravo and actually golden move in your life this will see the impact in years may be much smaller but will surely if we sense that we are the superior in life chain on this planet then we are too accountable for great responsibilites.
@@AnkitSingh-es6zu Awe thank you for such a heartfelt reply!
@@goingtobeok what i felt I hve said apart from that we all belong to different part of soil but first we are humans and humanity is first religion to follow on this mother earth.
@@goingtobeok stay safe in this pandemic of corona mam because we have to learn a lot from each other.🙏
Blake , do you make your own cleaners , vinegar, oil? Stop going out, goon a financial diet? That will also help
It's ridiculous to imply that the world must focus on South East Asia to solve plastic pollution, because the world treats South East Asia as it's plastic dumping ground. We recycle our plastics all the while knowing that most of it will not be recycled and will be shipped off to South East Asia to be dumped. The statement at the end of this video is nothing more than an attempt to shift the blame and is not productive. We need alternatives to plastics and a clean method to dispose and recycle existing plastics.
According to my knowlege, Most unentional waste is caused by Wind pulling the objects in, or consumer while walking with an opened-source. Most examples are:
A. Consumer Bought an Burger with bag and went to eat it outside, when the consumer removed the burger from the bag it Flew due to Wind to the Street and the consumer could not have picked it.
B. Induvidal riding an bicycle, From the Pocket an Used-bag of Ciggarates flew, while the Induvidal did not notice it.
C. An Opened source container (Container where the top is opened fully), an plastic bag due to wind flew out of it.
There are few soluctions to this problem that would be possible to adapt. Making the bags/bottles heavier, Making containers closed-top, stopping the wind (Not really possible 😅). The objective of these solutions are to reduce and prevent the bags from being distrubited, These solutions will not try to solve on how to manage or deal with the waste which May not be practical, The First Solution has problems which are; Commerically Practicality for the consumer and for the manufacturer, What materials to replace with to create higher mase?
There used to be reclying bins and clothing banks in my town but they got removed as teenagers would mess about on them ☹
Plastic waste is difficult to degrade under natural conditions, causing serious pollution and damage to the ecological environment. Therefore, I think it is very important to reduce the use of plastic products and recycle plastic waste in life. The government should also adopt relevant policies at night, and protecting the environment is the goal of global efforts.
I gotta admit that I'm really surprised to not see India in the list of top 5.
Governments should pressure companies to cut plastic production for their packaging.
These companies are lining $$$ their pockets without any responsibility for the mess left behind.
If anyone here is worried (not a self-promo btw), add Ocean hero to your browser as every 5 searches you make a plastic bottle is removed from the ocean, this happens because every search you make on any browser, the company is paid if you are still unsure you can watch a video on it as this is practically useless you must know what it is if you searched it in the first place. *Ik it sounds like a self-promo btw*
IF YA'LL DIDN'T GET WHAT THE VIDEO SAID I'LL SAY IT ONE MORE TIME SO THIS TIME IT GOES THROUGH YOUR THICK SKULLS!!! STOP WORRYING ABOUT PLASTIC IT'S NOT THAT DEEP!!!
In our english class we were discussing about plastic pollution and a guy randomly asked if condom was plastic!
My recalled information is that India is a significant polluter, mainly via the Ganges River. Your ‘total amount’ numbers are also much lower than what I have seen.
I think all ships need to be involved in this project.
Great work thanks.
We need to recognize the seriousness of plastic.
I didn't know it was this serious, but i was surprised.
Thanks for spreading awareness among us
Anyone know the name of the soundtrack at the beginning?
Simple question: Is the "great pacific garbage patch" fact or fiction?
fact
fact, look it up
who names these videos?
yes we understand what plastic pollution is - the question in the title is "is it really that bad"? this video is useless - can't even answer its own question - clickbait extreme
Thank you for this contribution!
Instead of blaming the consumer, why not stop the manufacturers from using excessive plastic in packaging, for instance. In my childhood during the fifties, we purchased things in cardboard boxes or glass bottles that were reused like milk or soda, jars that can be cleaned and reused at home or recycled, bought our produce in brown paper bags. Meats were wrapped in plain butcher paper, frozen food cartons were waxed not plastic coated. The manufacturers caused the huge increase in consumer plastic waste! And whoever invented the scam of water in disposable plastic bottles, SHAME! If you don’t want to drink tap water, use a filter & carry a reusable container.
Singapore,malaysian and brunei...we are the good guys
Wow Im from the mentioned country and I’m ashamed right now...
This didn't mention that rich countries, such as the US, Canada, and Britain, had been exporting their plastic wastes to undeveloped Asian countries for years.....
In one word *YES*
The question of whether plastic should be banned is a multifaceted and contentious issue that involves environmental, economic, and societal considerations. Plastic, with its versatile applications and convenience, has become an integral part of our daily lives. However, the environmental repercussions, particularly in terms of pollution and ecological harm, have led to fervent debates about the necessity of a plastic ban. In this essay, we will explore the arguments for and against banning plastic, examining the environmental impact, economic implications, and potential alternatives.
**Environmental Impact of Plastic:**
One of the primary arguments in favor of banning plastic revolves around its detrimental impact on the environment. Plastic pollution has reached alarming levels, with vast amounts of plastic waste accumulating in oceans, rivers, and landfills worldwide. The non-biodegradable nature of most plastics means that they persist in the environment for hundreds, if not thousands, of years, causing harm to marine life, wildlife, and ecosystems.
Plastic waste poses a severe threat to marine life, as evidenced by the Great Pacific Garbage Patch-an immense collection of floating plastic debris in the Pacific Ocean. Marine animals often mistake plastic for food, leading to ingestion and entanglement, with devastating consequences for their health and survival. Additionally, the fragmentation of plastic into microplastics further exacerbates environmental concerns, as these particles can infiltrate the food chain and have unknown consequences for human health.
Proponents of a plastic ban argue that by eliminating or significantly reducing plastic production and consumption, we can mitigate these environmental threats and work towards a more sustainable future. This viewpoint aligns with the growing awareness of the urgent need to address climate change and preserve biodiversity.
**Economic Implications:**
Conversely, opponents of a plastic ban emphasize the economic implications associated with the plastic industry. Plastic manufacturing is a significant global industry that provides employment for millions of people and contributes significantly to national economies. Banning plastic outright could lead to job losses, economic downturns in regions heavily dependent on the industry, and disruptions in global trade.
Moreover, plastic has become an integral part of various sectors, including packaging, healthcare, and technology. Prohibiting its use without viable alternatives in place could disrupt essential supply chains, impacting the availability and affordability of products ranging from medical equipment to everyday consumer goods.
To address these concerns, some argue for a gradual transition towards more sustainable alternatives rather than an immediate ban. This approach acknowledges the economic dependencies on the plastic industry while promoting a shift towards environmentally friendly practices.
**Alternatives and Innovation:**
A middle ground in the debate involves exploring alternatives to traditional plastics and encouraging innovation in materials science. Researchers and industries are actively working on developing biodegradable plastics, bio-based polymers, and other eco-friendly materials that can serve as substitutes for conventional plastics. These alternatives aim to retain the practical benefits of plastic while minimizing the environmental impact.
Advocates for this approach argue that investing in research and development of sustainable materials can lead to a more effective and pragmatic solution than an outright ban. By fostering innovation, we can create a transition to materials that maintain functionality and convenience without causing long-term harm to the planet.
**Behavioral Change and Recycling:**
Critics of a plastic ban often highlight the importance of addressing human behavior and improving recycling infrastructure instead of completely prohibiting plastic. They argue that a shift in consumer habits, coupled with enhanced recycling capabilities, could substantially reduce the environmental impact of plastic.
Efforts to promote responsible plastic use, increase recycling rates, and develop more efficient waste management systems are seen as viable alternatives to an outright ban. Education campaigns and regulatory measures that encourage proper disposal and recycling could contribute to a more sustainable coexistence with plastic.
**Conclusion: Weighing the Pros and Cons:**
In conclusion, the question of whether plastic should be banned requires a nuanced consideration of its environmental impact, economic ramifications, and potential alternatives. The environmental consequences of plastic pollution are undeniable, prompting a call for decisive action to protect our planet. However, the economic significance of the plastic industry and the need for practical alternatives present formidable challenges to an outright ban.
A comprehensive solution may lie in a balanced approach that combines regulatory measures, innovation in materials science, and a concerted effort to change consumer behavior. Governments, industries, and individuals all play crucial roles in addressing the plastic dilemma. By fostering collaboration and embracing a holistic perspective, we can work towards a future where convenience and sustainability coexist, ensuring the well-being of both humanity and the planet.
One more reason to change the way we live.
Sorry to say, after years of observations, plastic use has only escalated (exponentially). It's everywhere, in almost every product and service - in transportation, in construction materials, irresponsibly overused by the food sector, used to make toys, clothing and bags, furniture and fittings, used for packaging medications and ointments, stationery, useless name tags for 100s thousands of annual conferences etc etc. The ONLY solution to the plastic apocalypse is a massive decline in the human population or people going back to pre-1950s lifestyles and production/packaging means. I'm an older guy with no offspring, so almost there.. ;)
There are simple solution-peoples must be paid for used plastic, as now is for steel, aluminum, copper. No one throw away one kilo of copper, I hope).
The second-plastic bags may be biodegradable, as sugar bags are.
Consumers didn't ask for everything to be swathed in plastic; that was imposed on us. Suddenly, paper bags were "bad" because trees, and glass bottles were "dangerous" because fragile plastic was SO much better (so much cheaper for manufacturers). Now consumers are being shamed for using the plastic that we didn't ask for and that we can't avoid. Even sewing machines are made of plastic instead of metal. Did we want that? No, the manufacturers did. Sure, they break more easily, but that's OK because you'll go buy new ones.
Pollution i want Pollutions to Stop!
I have to be honest. That plastic looks just like a seal.
See also
The Ocean Cleanup
You try to give the video more brightness it will be great if you do
Does plastic cause cancer in animals and humans?
Aren't there any cheap methods to improve plastic identification in regular trash?
Plastic can be recycled and not everyone fully commits to it, so improved plastic identification in trash could solve this problem.
So, according to you it's fine if I just use way too much plastic like those in asia, and I don't have to do anything since I don't have the power to stop those countries?
I don't think so. We should become aware of what we do. We have to change our whole culture. We have to use as little plastic as possible and when we're in that position we can tell those countries to stop harming our environment. Our governments can give then economic sanctions if they're not willing to save our world. But we have to change first. We can't be hypocrites when we tell them to stop ruining the world.
also, you didn't answer your own question. "Is plastic pollution really that bad?"
The short answer: Yes. Yes it is.
I've been saying what's in this video for quite a while. Nearly all of plastic entering the oceans comes from developing countries and nearly all of those are in Asia, while China is by far the single biggest polluter. www.statista.com/chart/12211/the-countries-polluting-the-oceans-the-most/
So in short, the hysteria about plastic in the West won't change a jot, we need to urge developing countries to develop adequate plastic waste disposal facilities and also help them to do so if we're going to make any real progress in cleaning up the oceans.
Mate I totally agree with you it’s to much waist
Interesting....
Yes
I agree
Stop pollution !!!!!!!!!
I challenge anyone reading this to go PLASTIC FREE for 1 month, there are so many TH-cam videos about the challenge. It’s made me so very happy. I’m betting your habits will stick. A challenge that turns into a lifestyle. #savethemarinelife
Its is very sad and bad for nature right now but in the future bit this is an unexploited useful resource some creatures might evolve to eat plastics and use it in there bodies
Imagine a plastic whale eating micro plastics and a clam using plastic in its shells?
I’m not saying to start throwing plastics into the ocean but someone could make an speculative evolution project based on this speculation
Imagine a unique world of plastic creatures
But right now it’s a very sad problem and you should help the world clean up
Let's end it now, time to classify plastic as hazardous and get it out of here. We are wasting time with recycling, by all accounts we only have 30 years left to solve this- that's one generation left.
Freankie says relax
I love seals and I feel bad for them
توجد افكار بسيطة جدا من معلومات عامة تساعد على منع التلوث خصوصا الدخان المتصاعد من مداخن , الدخان سبب التلوث و سبب من اسباب الكوارث الطبيعيه , ان تجمع الدخان في الجوا منذ قرون تسبب بكل هذه الكوراث الطبيعيه و غيرها من الاسباب ايضا سوف اذكرها بعد قليل, الاعاصير و بركاين و الزلازل و فيضانات تأتي من مواد كميائية الموجوده في الجوا و هذه مواد كميائيه منطلقه من الدخان , الدخان المداخن مليء بالمواد كميائية , يقول العلماء ان معدل بخار الماء منخفض في الجوا سبب من اسباب الكوارث الطبيعيه , اصبح معدل بخار الماء اقل بسبب كثرة مواد كميائيه العالقه في الجوا من دخان المداخن عندما نعوض الجوا ببخار الماء تتوقف الكوارث و طريقه تعويض الجوا ببخار الماء عن طريق نشر بخار الماء من الداخن تتوقف الاعاصير و زلازل و براكين و فيضانات و غير من الافكار الاخرى التي قلتها الى حكومة الفيدرالية و تحقق في معلومات بواسطة علماء و مبتكرين و خترعين جهاز مكنسة الكهربائية ايضا , قلت الى حكومة الفيدرالية اشفطوا الدخان لكي لا يخرج الدخان من مداخن , اشفطوا الدخان بجهاز شفط مثل جهاز الشفط الموجود في مكنسة كهربائيه تحدثوا مع مخترعين مكنسة الكهربائية و وجدوا ان جهاز يشفط الدخان و هذا شيء جيدو غيرها من الافكار من معلومات عامه تساعد على نجاة من تلوث و تغير المناخي , الحياة بأذن الله عز وجل سوف تتغير الى الافضل , وصل الموضوع الى السيد ليوناردوا دي كابيريوا متحدث الرسمي عن تلوث و وصل الى تركيا الى كيفناش تاتليتوغ و تحدثوا معي عن موضوع و قلت اليهم الافكار من معلومات عامه تساعد على تخطي الازمة و كارثه البشرية من كوراث طبيعيه , ان أكبر كارثة طبيعيه حدثت في تركيا بسبب سلاح هارب عندما قلت اليهم عن حل توقفت الزلالزل ان الحل في هذه المصيبة كبيره ان ينشر بخار الماء من مداخن لكي تصبح مواد كميائيه في الجوا اقل تركيز و تصبح خفيفه يعني اقل خطورة و بذلك بدأت تركيا تهداء من زلازل , حتى اذا اطلقوا مواد كميائيه من سلاح هارب بخار الماء يساعد على تخفيف هذه مواد كميائية و لا يتسبب في حدوث زلزال . اتمنى التوفيق الى الجميع بحق محمد و ال بيت محمد الطبين الطاهرين و مريم و عيسى ابن مريم و جميع الانبياء و الاباء الصالحين .
Plastic bottle drinks need to be terminated! All drinks need to contained in glass, milk cartons or aluminum cans!
Reuse, reduce, recycle, eat vegan (to drastically reduce resource usage and pollution), carpool / drive-less, take short(er) showers, etc. We all can’t be perfect, but most of us could do a bit better. It’s a team effort!!!
Becoming vegan is a huge health risk. Also, if the entirety of the human population switched to eating only vegetables and fruits we would have to cut down all jungles and forests to accommodate all of the needed farmland. Not to mention all the pollution created by producing all of the needed fertilizer. And I must say that I laughed hard when I read your proposal about having to take shorter showers.Are you aware that the majority of our demand for water is driven by agriculture? Agriculture accounts for a huge 70% of our global consumption. Industry accounts for about 20%. You saving 5 m3 a year will have 0 impact on the environment. Now in your scenario everyone is vegan so the water consumption by the agricultural sector is even greater because we have to irrigate all of that additional farmland. Impractical, pointless solutions my friend. The only way we can get out of this mess we are, is to create new technologies, and use them to upgrade existing structures.
Atheus Maximus Do you realize that a vast majority of agriculture is the production of corn/wheat/soy/etc. to feed animals that we then eat (which is why veganism is far more environmentally friendly)? Also, a vegan diet based on a variety of whole foods supplemented with B12 has been proven to be far healthier than most all other diets for virtually every individual (it’s the only diet proven to reverse heart disease, a top killer in most developed countries).
A balanced vegan diet which includes the supplementation of a few key nutrients (which are usually lacking in typical western diets anyway) is perfectly healthy. Are agricultural resources not used to produce food and water for livestock? Are jungles and forests not currently being cut down to produce livestock? Is the land that livestock inhabit entirely self-sustaining, or are they instead reliant on other land? Water usage is far higher to produce an animal product than it is it's nutritional, proportionate plant variant. In terms of showers, maybe cold water that has not been heated/heated less can be a better solution.
veganism is completely unnatural, but carry on with your delusion that it's some panacea even if it's not.
Vince R You’re the one appealing to nature, not us vegans. Natural does not equal good: if it did, murder, rape, and greed would be desirable. However, a whole foods vegan diet supplemented with B12 (natural or not) has been proven to be superior to omnivorous diets for health, the environment, and (obviously) ethically.
The stupid people have tried to discourage many products and many materials usages. I have tried my best to reduce, reuse, recycle all materials because I can. These people should try to create awareness in people around the world and accept the fact that shit people will be bad in everything including usages of any materials and things. I used to imagine what the world would be without plastic and I said to myself plastic is good but shit people who use it are not smart enough haha
Do you think other various creatures are happy and peaceful? If you feel that way, you should learn this video right away. I can see right away that your idea is very wrong. Life suffers very much at this moment because of us. So I recommend this video to you who don't know the importance of life.
यदि आप पापी है तो आपको मुक्तिदाता की जरूरत है ।
प्रभु यीशु मसीह ने कहा जगत की ज्योती मैं ही हूँ जो मेरे पीछे-पीछे चलेगा वह कभी अन्धेरे में नहीं चलेगा ।
प्रभु यीशु मसीह ने कहा मार्ग सच्चाई और जीवन मैं ही हूँ
Clickbait from the Economist
Wow TE, you let me down on this one. Oversimplification of the problem
Ocean hero
Send this to EU European Union.
यदि आप पापी है तो आपको मुक्ति दाता की जरुरत है ।
प्रभू यीशु मसीह ने कहा मार्ग सच्चाई और जीवन मैं ही हूँ ।
प्रभू यीशु मसीह ने कहा जगत की ज्योति मैं ही हूँ जो मेरे पीछे-पीछे चलेगा कभी अन्धेरे में नहीं चलेगा
so disappointed and even furious about this video, the plastic pollution is a REAL BIG PROBLEM.
can you write a pharagraph on this bro please
Yes, it is
You forget one thing: the 5 Asian countries you quote are not the ones creating most plastic waste: it is the big corporations that design non-recyclable single-use packaging of pretty much everything in Asia that causes the problem. They are the bottleneck that needs to be addressed.
Crisis of the week.
Dat is a lot of pollution
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That is such a dumb ending! Wow! Okay, you just mentioned it because?? Asia's bad? But there's no point in anyone else doing anything else?
I'm not going to wait for the people of the Philippines, Thailand, and India to take action before I stop using one use plastic. I may be a drop in the ocean, but I am responsible for my own actions and accept that I am part of the problem. In our household we are working towards zero waste.
Worth adding that it is Western companies that make most of the throw-away plastic you say Asians are responsible for. These firms offer sachets rather than bottles of product, which are impossible to recycle. Given poor waste disposal in some Asian countries, firms are essentially designing to pollute.
n i c e :)
Instead of blaming others encourage every country to fight together, stop playing blame game here, this is not political issue
Nestle.
Coca-Cola.
PepsiCo.
Unilever.
P&G.
Pollution is BADDDDDDDD!!!!
Pollution is bad
Myco remediation
The title of the video does not match the content,
Just plastic producers lobby...
What if sea life got extinct there be no fucking sea creatures left
Solution ingredients:
1. Introduce law for plastic packaging to be priced at £/$/€ 1 per GRAMM
Yes, just the one ingredient.
Expected results:
- Consumers will keep plastics to reuse. We never thow away valuables
- Companies and corporations will introduce food/drinks dispensers to maximise profits as always
- The wealthy few to afford £/$/€10 per GRAMM, will pay for cleaning up
Example:
2 litres of coca-cola = £/$/€ 3
1 platic bottle (bottle+cap+labels) weighing 38 gramms = £/$/€ 38
3+38= £/$/€ 41
I can afford to buy a bottle of coca-cola for £/$/€ 41. And i will keep that bottle safe for years. You can bank on it
This plastic pollution is very important
its not bad. its horrific
2:22
The argument "the developing world is producing more waste/pollution and therefore they should move first" is so silly and has been here for years.
I thought we were past that point where we have to blame others and just start being a leader.
Don't be lazy and let the Asians do all the work/progress in the world.
They're the ones dumping their garbage in the sea.
ive seen this Nathans HVAC dude in all the comments here, he is so fucking unwise. and seems to know nothing. The developing world produces stuff because you demand it, and you find it cheaper to produce it overseas. It could just as easily been you polluting, and here you sit blaming the developing countries for polluting when they are basically just polluting what you wouldve if you were to produce your own goods instead of importing them..
seriously? I have a hard time thinking there is any country that produces as much plastic waste as china in food delivery at least, and it is just getting started there! I forget the stats but it is mind blowing how much plastic waste is generated each day in China just from meal delivery
The video is very biased, rich world centered. The developed countries collected the plastic and send to Asia for dumping. Just do a bit of research and see where plastic collected in the US has been sent to. We need to ask who produce, promote and consume the most. The amount of plastic consumed per capita in the US and developed countries far exceeds that in developing countries. Once it is produced and used, it will not disappear from the face of our planet earth for hundreds of years. It will end up somewhere, Asia or the Ocean. We must stop producing and using single plastic, and be mindful of our consumption behaviors. Economist, get the story right, and talk about the whole system. Don't just blame the downstream countries. Look at the rich and upstream sources. We must stop plastic pollution--all have to make their effort.
CRAP THIS THIS IS A WAY TO HURT ANIMALS CRAP THIS SHISH WHY WOULD PEOPLE DO THIS ANIMALS HAVE FEELINGS TO
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The in ruck Kitty
#BOLSONARO2018
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you need to adjust the content
Everything made from plastic can be made from hemp
I'm Canadian and I can assure you that we do not have a policy of collecting plastic waste and dumping it in the ocean and as far as I know the United States doesn't put their used plastic in the ocean either. Can somebody tell me why we should do anything about plastic waste in the ocean when our countries aren't contributing to the problem? Like, why would we ban plastic bags when we aren't the ones throwing them in the sea? It doesn't make any sense. Asians don't give a flying fuck about the environment. That's the problem. Why are the environment Nazis hassling us about it when it isn't us doing it?
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Is India really that far behind in plastic waste production ?! I don't think so. I think of those 5 countries, China must be contributing 90% of it all.
it never said india
Yeah I know, that is why, becoz that probably means India produces less plastic waste than South East Asian countries, which I find hard to believe.
Bad video. Many governments aren’t interested in even basic waste systems. We aren’t learning -plastic means longevity - it’s with us for ever as smaller particles. We may express concern but are we changing ? No, we buy items in single use and throw it in the recycle bin and we think it’s over. 1 Refuse -2. Reduce-3. Reuse
Economist is horrible.
It's been overplayed, I've been diving recently and the sea is relatively plastic free.