Plastic pollution is now a global challenge, which is rooted in the mismanagement of plastic waste. Currently, an individual consumes 15 to 20 kg of plastic per year, which will reach 30 kg by 2030. This trend indicates the urgent necessity of plastic waste management. Experts believe that with the country's development, plastic utilization will increase. Therefore, developing some alternatives to plastic is now essential. Along with this, steps must be taken to minimize plastic use and create a circular economy. Investment and infrastructural development are essential for waste management. Learning can be taken from global initiatives. For example, Singapore has already reduced 30 percent of plastic use in their country. We also need to progress on the same path. For this, planning and implementation must start from now.
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#11
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challenge
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noun
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A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.
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Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health. |
obstacle, difficulty
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solution, ease
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#12
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mismanagement
ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt
noun
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Bad or careless management of something.
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Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution. |
mishandling, inefficiency
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management, organization
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#13
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consumes
kənˈsjuːmz
verb
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Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).
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An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually. |
uses, utilizes
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conserves, saves
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#14
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indicates
ˈɪndɪkeɪts
verb
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Point out; show; be a sign or symptom of; suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.
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The rising trend indicates an urgent need for action. |
shows, signifies
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conceals, hides
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#15
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necessity
nɪˈsesɪti
noun
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The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.
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Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability. |
need, requirement
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luxury, option
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#16
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utilization
ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən
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The action of making practical and effective use of something.
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Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management. |
application, employment
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neglect, waste
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#17
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alternative
ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv
noun
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(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
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Finding an alternative to plastic is essential. |
substitute, replacement
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standard, primary
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#18
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minimize
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verb
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Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
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Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage. |
reduce, lessen
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maximize, increase
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#19
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circular economy
ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi
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An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
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Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste. |
sustainable economy, recycling-based economy
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linear economy
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#20
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investment
ɪnˈvestmənt
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The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
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Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential. |
funding, capital, financing
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withdrawal, divestment
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#21
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infrastructural development
ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃərəl dɪˈveləpmənt
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The process of building and improving the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
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Infrastructural development is necessary for efficient recycling. |
structural growth, facility expansion
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stagnation, deterioration
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#22
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global initiatives
ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz
noun
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Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
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Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices. |
international efforts, worldwide plans
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local efforts
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#23
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reduced
rɪˈdjuːst
verb
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Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
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Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly. |
diminished, decreased
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increased, escalated
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#24
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progress
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noun
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Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.
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Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution. |
advancement, improvement
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regression, decline
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#25
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planning
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noun
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The process of making plans for something; the control of urban development by a local government authority.
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Effective planning ensures better waste management. |
strategizing, organizing
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improvisation, spontaneity
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#26
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implementation
ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən
noun
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The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
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Proper implementation of policies is crucial. |
execution, application
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neglect, ignorance
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