Conclusion

Use of plastics by the Philippines has been on an ongoing problem, and current waste disposal mechanism and regulations have not offered a viable remedy toward solving this menace once and for all. A quarter of the Philippines population lives below the line of poverty, which explains why there is a high upsurge of production, consumption, and poor disposal of plastic materials. Sustainability comes at a cost, indicating that one way of solving the pollution is empowering people to afford sustainable alternatives. However, to do so, an extensive process that entails subsidizing the production of environmentally friendly materials should be supported.

Most of the plastic wastes end up in water bodies, specifically, the coastal region. The fundamental explanation behind this phenomenon is the fact that, during rainy seasons, water collects into the coastal area carrying with it huge masses of plastic waste. Additionally, blowing winds also acts as disposal agents that move the waste from estates to water bodies. All these incidences of mismanagement of Philippines waste lead to health hazards for people as well as endangering aquatic animals. Ideally, poor disposal of plastic wastes affects everything raging from people, animals, soil, water, and plants due to the non-biodegradability.

To remedy the situation, measures such...