More and more plastic waste has polluted cities, countrysides, and oceans. What problems does it cause and what measures can be taken?

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such
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as cities, villages, and seas have been contaminated by
greater
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a greater
the greater

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number of
plastic
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waste
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.
This
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essay will discuss
about
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the
factor
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factors

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that contribute and
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solution
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solutions

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to solve
this
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problem. There are many reasons why several places
such
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as cities, villages and seas have been polluted by
plastic
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. One main factor is
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use
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of
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extensively. Today,
plastic
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is
material
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that
be
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used in various places from
the
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apply

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rural to urban
area
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areas

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. Many individuals
also
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utilize plastics in several life aspects
such
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as household, food packaging,
tecnology
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technology

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manufactures
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manufacturers

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and
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apply

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etc.
Furthermore
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,
lack
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the lack

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of adequate infrastructure in
plastic
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waste
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management
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influence
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influences

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in
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increasing
plastic
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waste
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. Nowadays, both villages and metropolitan cities still do not have
highly-quality
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high-quality

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of
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plastic
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management
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system
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systems

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.
As a result
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,
plastic
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contaminated
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is contaminated

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everywhere which
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this situations
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this situation
these situations

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will cause disease growth. The government
together with
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society can tackle
this
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problem with various solutions. The first
solution
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is
increase
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enviromental
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environmental

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education and awareness.
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This
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These

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actions can be done by conducting education programs which have target
on
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society especially children and teenagers about the importance of
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waste
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proper waste

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management
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properly and the negative impact of
plastic
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waste
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to
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on

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the environment.
For example
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, local
council
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councils

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can introduce
enviromental
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environmental

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socialization programs
to
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schools. The second
solution
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is reduce
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is to reduce

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plastic
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use
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. People can minimise their consumption of
plastic
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by promoting and encouraging
to
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them to

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utilize the materials that possibly can
be recycle
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be recycled

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as paper, stainless steel and other materials that can
be recycle
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be recycled

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and naturally
decompossed
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decomposed

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. In conclusion, the factors which contribute
in
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more
plastic
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polluted
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pollution

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in several areas are
,
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apply

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extensive
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the extensive

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use
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of
plastic
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and
lack
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the lack

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of adequate infrastructure in
plastic
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waste
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management
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.
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Whereas the
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The

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solution
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solutions

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for
this
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problem are increasing
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environmental
enviromental
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environmental

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education and awareness and reducing
plastic
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use
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To enhance coherence, strive for clearer transitions and connections between ideas. Consider using phrases like 'Additionally', 'Consequently', or 'In contrast' to better link your arguments and points.
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Incorporate more specific examples to strengthen your argument. Providing concrete instances or case studies can significantly enhance the persuasiveness and relevance of your points.
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Watch for repetitive phrases or ideas and aim to use a varied vocabulary. This will make your essay more engaging and demonstrate a wider range of language skills.
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Revise your essay for grammatical accuracy and punctuation. Attention to detail in these areas can greatly improve the clarity and professionalism of your writing.
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Your essay directly addresses the topic, providing clear opinions and solutions.
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You have a clear essay structure, with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
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Good effort in outline significant solutions such as environmental education and reducing plastic use.
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