Nueva, Jose Leonardo P.

BSME - 1

A Documentary: SOLID WASTE

MANGEMENT
REACTION PAPER

In the globe, waste production rates are rising in

2012 the world's metropolis yielded 1.3 billion tons of
solid material each year, amounting to the area of 1.2
kilograms per person per day. With fast population
development and urbanization, domestic waste
production is expected to grow to 2.2 billion tons by 2025.
Personally, this is shocking due to the fact the
amount of waste generated is increasing at a rapid pace.
Besides, I think the number of landfills has increased
dramatically over the last decade. There is a question on
the video about solid waste management which is, “What
is the most important step the country should take to
counteract adverse effects of solid-waste management?”
then someone answered that the solution to this
deteriorating problem is to reduce the source of these
waste.
I strongly agree with this because first of all, we
would not have to deal with any kind of waste if it wasn't
for the companies, organizations, or people that
contribute to the growth of solid wastes. In addition to
this, I am glad that the government proposes plans and
laws that protect the environment from hazardous waste.
At the same time, I get disappointed sometimes because
some officials only do the job of implementing it and
putting it into practice when Election Day is approaching.
Despite all that, I avoid thinking negatively and focus on
hoping that the government will do something about solid
waste management.
I believe there are many ways to reduce the
amount of waste we produce. I believe that if we have a
better understanding of how our waste is being disposed
of then it will be easier for us to make changes in our
practices.