Plastic Pollution: How Imam’s Livestock Eats Plastic 🐮🌊
Hey there! Have you ever thought about where all the plastic we use goes? 🌍 Let’s meet Imam, a 19-year-old who lives in East Java, Indonesia. Imam loves his cows and goats, but there’s a big problem: his animals are eating plastic that washes up on the beach! 😟
Every day, tons of plastic waste ends up in our oceans. For Imam, this isn’t just a story on the news—it’s happening in his backyard. The plastic trash floats onto the shore where his livestock graze, and they sometimes eat it by mistake. Eating plastic can make animals very sick. 💔
But that’s not all. To get rid of some of the plastic waste, people often burn it. When plastic burns, it releases harmful fumes into the air. Imam has started to get asthma, which makes it hard for him to breathe. 😷
At the local hospital, Doctor Ferdaus has noticed more kids and adults getting sick because of pollution. People are having stomach problems like diarrhea and other health issues. They’re studying how this pollution is affecting everyone in the long run and warning the community to be careful. 🏥
So, what can we do? Even if we live far away, we can help by using less plastic. Simple things like using a reusable water bottle or saying no to plastic straws can make a big difference. Let’s all do our part to keep our planet clean and healthy! 🌿♻️
Remember, every little bit helps. Together, we can make a change! 💪
Reference(s):
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