The document outlines 7 steps of reasoning to determine whether homeowners should follow plastic ban policies. It discusses the facts around plastic pollution, relevant factors like plastic bans being effective at eliminating waste, and potential options homeowners have to reduce plastic use. Based on reviewing the steps, the conclusion is that homeowners should follow the plastic ban policy to significantly impact themselves and society.
The document outlines 7 steps of reasoning to determine whether homeowners should follow plastic ban policies. It discusses the facts around plastic pollution, relevant factors like plastic bans being effective at eliminating waste, and potential options homeowners have to reduce plastic use. Based on reviewing the steps, the conclusion is that homeowners should follow the plastic ban policy to significantly impact themselves and society.
The document outlines 7 steps of reasoning to determine whether homeowners should follow plastic ban policies. It discusses the facts around plastic pollution, relevant factors like plastic bans being effective at eliminating waste, and potential options homeowners have to reduce plastic use. Based on reviewing the steps, the conclusion is that homeowners should follow the plastic ban policy to significantly impact themselves and society.
The document outlines 7 steps of reasoning to determine whether homeowners should follow plastic ban policies. It discusses the facts around plastic pollution, relevant factors like plastic bans being effective at eliminating waste, and potential options homeowners have to reduce plastic use. Based on reviewing the steps, the conclusion is that homeowners should follow the plastic ban policy to significantly impact themselves and society.
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7 STEPS OF REASONING
Step 1: State the problem
Homeowners who are not following plastic ban policy (proper waste segregation) in the village. Should they follow or not?
Step 2: Check the facts
In accordance with the Waste Act, all citizens, waste holders, such as private individuals, property owners or companies, are primarily responsible for the management of waste. Plastic is non-biodegradable and therefore pollutes the environment; it also releases toxic smoke when burned because it cannot be recycled. Radiation is emitted by plastic as well. Plastic bags can be a choking hazard for small animals and humans. Plastic kills millions of animals every year, including birds, fish, and other marine species. Plastics are known to have harmed nearly 700 animals, including endangered species. Plastic is eaten by almost every seabird species. The majority of animal deaths are due to entanglement or malnutrition. This means that over 240 billion plastic bottles have degraded into plastic waste, polluting our already vulnerable environment. This is a massive global issue that is causing irreversible harm to our world.
Step 3: Identify relevant factors
Plastic bans should be implemented because they are very effective at
eliminating large amounts of plastic waste. Plastic bags were prohibited in China, and four years later, the number of plastic bags dumped into the world had decreased by 40 billion. Similarly, if plastic bags are prohibited in the United States, there would be fewer landfills. Waste plastic bags are severely polluting the land and water. Plastic bags have been a threat to the lives of both terrestrial and aquatic species. Waste plastic bags leak chemicals into the soil, rendering it infertile. The drainage issue is caused by plastic bag. Step 4: Develop a list of options
Plastics were once regarded as magical materials that perfectly suited our convenience culture: they were inexpensive, lightweight, easily mass-produced, and easily discarded after use. However, we quickly discovered that it is much more difficult to get rid of plastics than it is to make them. Here's a list of things that homeowners should do.
1. Stop buying plastic bottles
2. Carry a reusable shopping bag 3. Say no to plastic straws 4. Use your takeaway cup 5. Carry reusable containers 6. Consider food packaging 7. Follow the 3R’s ( Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle)
Step 5: Test the options
Option 1 is to have a garbage can inside or outside the home, with labels on it so that they can easily distinguish between plastic and other waste. Option 2 They must have a shopping bag with them if they go to the store or buy something. Option 3 is to follow the plastic ban policy (proper waste segregation) and to cooperate. Option 4 always no to plastic by bringing their own reusable cup, glass, straws, etc.
Step 6: Make a choice based on steps 1-5
They would rather follow the plastic ban policy based on steps 1-5 because it would have a significant impact on them and to our society. I believe that everybody has the ability to make a difference. Consumers can make easy, everyday choices to reduce the amount of plastic we use on a daily basis. We should all serve as advocates for a plastic-free world, raising awareness of the issues facing our planet and paving the way for a brighter future for the oceans. Step 7: Review steps 1-6
I believe that if this situation occurs again to them, they will be able to make the appropriate or right decisions quickly. And maybe the best way to get more support next time is to help spread knowledge about waste separation and be more helpful to society.
