{"id":59267,"date":"2024-10-10T10:35:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T02:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/malaysia\/?page_id=59267"},"modified":"2026-05-05T20:13:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T12:13:07","slug":"whats-the-solution-to-the-plastic-problem","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/malaysia\/our-work-2\/plastics\/whats-the-solution-to-the-plastic-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the solution to the plastic problem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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What\u2019s the solution to the plastic problem<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re all worried about the effects of the plastic crisis \u2013 but what\u2019s the real solution? It\u2019s time to bust those plastic myths once and for all.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The truth is plastic hasn’t been around for long, and were only invented just over a century ago. But they quickly became a key part of our daily life. In Malaysia, plastic waste has been growing rapidly, compounded by our country\u2019s importation of large amounts of plastic waste, which adds to pollution problem. But what\u2019s the real solution? Is recycling or beach cleanups enough? Should we use bioplastic?<\/p>\n\n

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Can’t recycling solve the plastic crisis?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Recycling is often viewed as a key solution to the plastic problem, but its impact is limited. Although it helps manage waste, many recycling systems, especially in Malaysia, struggle to keep up with the rising amount of plastic being produced. This has led to issues like illegal dumping and ineffective recycling practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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