Plastic sachets are small, single-use packages that many companies produce. They are popular because they are affordable and convenient. However, they greatly contribute to plastic waste and pollution.
Campaigners and waste pickers are asking big brands to stop using sachets. They want companies to invest in better recycling and reuse options instead. The environmental impact of these sachets is serious, particularly in Asia where they pollute landfills and waterways.
Some regions have started to find solutions. For example, in India, new rules help waste pickers manage plastic waste better. In the Philippines, people are returning to traditional buying methods to avoid plastic sachets.
Difficult words
- sachet — a small package for single use.sachets
- pollute — to make air or water dirty.pollution
- campaigner — a person who works to change something.Campaigners
- investment — putting money into something to help it grow.invest
- impact — the effect or change caused by something.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think companies should stop using sachets?
- How can communities manage plastic waste better?
- What traditional methods could help reduce plastic use?
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