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.