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The reaction paper discusses the urgent issue of solid waste management, highlighting the projected increase in waste production from 2.01 billion tons to 3.40 billion tons by 2050. It emphasizes the negative health and environmental impacts of improper waste management and suggests strategies such as reducing, reusing, and recycling, along with evaluating disposal methods like incineration and composting. The paper calls for global cooperation to implement effective waste management practices for a sustainable future.

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Reaction Paper

The reaction paper discusses the urgent issue of solid waste management, highlighting the projected increase in waste production from 2.01 billion tons to 3.40 billion tons by 2050. It emphasizes the negative health and environmental impacts of improper waste management and suggests strategies such as reducing, reusing, and recycling, along with evaluating disposal methods like incineration and composting. The paper calls for global cooperation to implement effective waste management practices for a sustainable future.

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Name: Danny Rey Gerarcas

Year, Course, and Section: BSES 4B


Date: August 30, 2024
Signature: ______________________

Reaction Paper
Solid waste management is a big issue today, showing how
quickly we're creating more and more waste and the need to
handle it better. Right now, we produce around 2.01 billion
tons of trash every year. If we don’t change anything, this
number is expected to rise to 3.40 billion tons by 2050. This
sharp increase highlights just how urgent it is to find effective
ways to manage our waste to protect our environment and
health.

When we don’t deal with waste properly, it can cause major


issues. Trash that isn’t managed well can pollute the air,
water, and soil, leading to health problems like breathing
difficulties and cancer. Landfills, where we dump our trash,
release methane, a strong greenhouse gas that makes
climate change worse. Even though modern landfills are
better, methane is still a big problem, so we need to find better
solutions.
A few key strategies can help. First, we should reduce waste
by cutting back on packaging and avoiding food waste.
Second, reusing items, like giving away old clothes, can help
us throw away less. Third, recycling materials like paper,
plastic, and metal helps save resources and reduces pollution.
Other waste disposal methods, like incineration and
composting, also have their pros and cons. Incineration can
generate energy but may release harmful pollutants. On the
other hand, composting organic waste is a great option. It
reduces the amount of trash going to landfills and turns waste
into useful compost for growing plants.
All in all, managing solid waste effectively requires a mix of
reducing, reusing, and recycling, along with smart disposal
methods. Combining these approaches is crucial for
minimizing the negative impacts of waste, protecting our
environment, and fighting climate change. We need to work
together globally to promote and apply these practices,
ensuring a healthier and more sustainable future for everyone.

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