Army Of People Needed To Save The World From Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution and other non biodegradable waste are destroying oceans, coasts, wildlife, and much more. People are harmed by plastic pollution. It is a major problem that is not  properly addressed.

Until now, the main focus of efforts to remove plastic trash from coastlines and other areas is to rely on volunteers or technology. No technology has been proven effective in removing plastic from oceans or coastlines. Relying on volunteers or technology falls far short of what is achieved by employing people to remove plastic and other harmful trash, especially in developing countries. 

No serious problem or need can be properly addressed by relying on volunteers. Education and health care are important. Therefore, people are employed to do jobs in healthcare and education, supplemented at times by volunteers. Plastic pollution is a major problem that is not going away. Serious problems cannot be addressed on the cheap. Hiring people in need of work to clean coasts and other areas from plastic pollution is the most effective intervention. It helps the people employed and their families, and it helps the environment. 

Developing countries are the source of most of the plastic pollution entering into the oceans. These are countries with high rates of poverty and unemployment. People in these countries need work. They need money to support themselves and their families.  At the same time, plastic pollution and other harmful non biodegradable waste need to be removed. Employing people to do the job is the most effective way to remove plastic and other non biodegradable trash from coasts and other areas. 

Creating an employed army of people cleaning coasts and other areas from plastic pollution and other harmful non biodegradable waste is not in and of itself the solution to plastic pollution, but it is an important part of  the solution. 

Other things must be done, including finding packaging materials that are affordable and biodegradable. Biodegradable alternatives to non biodegradable synthetic clothing and other plastic based materials need to be found. Waste management needs to be significantly improved. Developed nations need to help developing nations achieve better waste management so that so much plastic and other non biodegradable waste does not end up in the oceans and other waters. Relying on less plastic and oil based materials, especially materials that cannot be recycled and that are not biodegradable, is of critical importance.

It is better that people in need of work receive employment removing plastic pollution than remain without work and opportunity. Plastic pollution is an unfolding catastrophe. An army of people hired to clean is far better than having millions of people indoctrinated to hate and kill in the name of religion or some other mindless cause.