Example of a semi-scientific opinion essay in Indonesian

On the previous occasion, we have reviewed some examples of semi-scientific essays such as: example of short semi-scientific essay, example of semi-scientific essay about health, and examples of semi-scientific essays about education. The following is an example of a semi-scientific opinion essay in Indonesian.

Ending Plastic Pollution*

By: Lian Lubis

Head of Grand Forest Park Ir. H. Juanda

Earth Day, April 22, 2018, has passed. The theme for this year's commemoration is “End Plastic Pollution”; end plastic pollution. One of the videos commemorating Earth Day 2018 that was broadcast on YouTube offered data which is quite terrible about the world's plastic waste. More from 8 million tonnes of plastic are dumped into the ocean every year; The ocean is like a landfill (TPA) for garbage or waste. By 2050 even more plastic waste is expected to be in the oceans compared to fish and half of the plastic waste in turtle bodies and sea ​​birds. As a note, Indonesia ranks second in the world as the largest contributor to plastic waste in the oceans (Jambeck et al 2015 in Widarini, 2016).

For those who care about the preservation of the earth's ecosystem, they will certainly think, how to end plastic pollution? Humans are used to and highly dependent on plastic and highly dependent on plastic with various forms and functions. Although various research and innovation products have been created to replace plastic and decompose plastic waste, until now plastic still cannot be replaced and the waste relatively cannot be reduced. And, if it is estimated that in 2050 there will be more plastic waste in the oceans than fish, then we are faced with a reality that plastic pollution cannot be stopped. With word On the other hand, plastic will continue to be produced even though it has a negative impact on the marine ecosystem.

One way that can be done to stop plastic pollution is to reduce the use of packaging (especially bottles and glasses) and plastic bags. Because by reducing the use of packaging and plastic bags, we are encouraging producers and plastic object sellers to really consider the environmental impact of what they are production. In addition, the use of environmentally friendly plastic innovation products and direct handling of waste plastic products that have already been produced but are not environmentally friendly, must be done.

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*Adapted and abstracted from thought-rakyat.com, 26 April 2018 with changes as necessary.