The average global
temperature of the
Earth in 2016 is the
highest among all 137
years in the 1880 –
2016 record.
one with long and tiresome attachment emits 50g CO2e. In other
note, bananas are explained to have small carbon footprint compared
with the nourishment they provide.
According to Organization for Economic Co – Operation and
Development, 55% to 65% of gas emissions are due to the extraction,
transportation and the process of managing raw materials in some
of developed countries. Using circular economy system, it could
help reducing the amount of gas, carbon or any sort of things that
can contribute to air pollution. When the three stages above were
curtailed, it will also decrease others such as energy infrastructure,
pipelines, coal terminals and refineries. This process can create
domino effect where it can be connected from a sector to another
sector.
Malaysia is on the track to eliminate and reducing carbon
emissions up to 40% to ensure the future generations have a better
environment to live in. Green Technology Financing Scheme that
are made by the government has successfully supported up until
188 projects that have saved 2.31 millions of carbons emissions. The
government had spent RM51 billion to increase the resilience against
the climate change that is happening around the world.
The resilience includes awareness of flood risks, water
security, food security and protecting coastlines and
health.
Circular economy is being seen as a massive
and grand vision that could help for a better
planet and can lead to a greater business
models and environmental outcomes.
Circular economy inspires and encourages
the public and companies to look at the
importance of decreasing and reducing
waste. However, we need to ensure the
system are to be used continuously. Some
companies may use shortcuts by illegally
disposing the waste just to save their cost.
It is true that by using the system
of circular economy, goods and items are
recycled and turning into something new. But,
does the consumers want to consume items that
have been used for 15 to 20 years? For example, air
conditioner. Air conditioner needs to have services by
time to time and by the time it reaches 10 years, consumers
might not want to buy it because it may cost them more money
to fix the air conditioner if they need to.
Practicing carpool or using public transportations should
be encouraged frequently from time to time. The society might
also practice the idea of 3Rs – recycle, reduce and reuse to help in
contribution of preventing the Earth from further dying. Leaving the
future generation in a world full of damages is inevitable right now,
looking at the statistics and statements that show how disrupted the
Earth is. But remember, it is never too late to start something today.
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