KOMPAS.com – The impact of climate change is increasingly concerning. One of the causes is the emission of greenhouse gases generated by industrial activities.
Greenhouse gas emissions can reduce the ozone layer which serves to protect the earth from exposure to sunlight and other celestial objects.
Apart from depletion of the ozone layer, environmental damage caused by industrial waste is also a problem that has not been resolved until now.
For information, industrial waste is also known as toxic and hazardous waste (B3). Hazardous waste is not only dangerous for humans, but also for natural ecosystems such as plants and animals.
Even so, most people do not realize how dangerous this waste is. In fact, the majority of people also contribute to the damage to nature by throwing B3 waste carelessly, such as batteries, batteries and light bulbs.
Public Relations Manager of PT Prasadha Pamunah Limbah Industri (PPLI), Arum Pusposari, said that in-depth education is needed about the dangers of B3 waste.
“The public must know about how to treat the waste so that it is safe for the environment,” said Arum in an official release received by Kompas.com, Monday (3/5/2021).
In order for education about the dangers of B3 waste to reach the public, PPLI invites members of the press to participate in the socialization to educate the public about B3 waste management.
Therefore, PPLI is holding a PPLI 2021 Environmental Journalistic Work Competition which will be held from 1 May to 1 June 2021.
With the theme “Protecting the Archipelago through Integrated Management of Toxic and Hazardous Industrial Waste”, the competition will also provide a lot of information about the procedures for managing B3 waste and its handling.
Through this competition, Arum hopes that harmony and enthusiasm to protect Indonesia’s nature which has biodiversity can be created.
“Indonesia has around 8,000 identified plant species and 2,215 animal species. The animal species consists of 515 mammals, 60 reptiles, 1,519 birds and 121 butterflies. The magnitude of Indonesia’s biodiversity is closely related to the climatic conditions and physical conditions of each region, ”said Arum.
Arum added, maintaining sustainability, including plant and animal species, has become the task of the community.
“If nature is damaged by waste, biodiversity in Indonesia will remain a bedtime fairy tale,” explained Arum.
For information, every 22 May is celebrated as International Biodiversity Day. Therefore, Arum reminded all parties to continue to care for the environment.
“Therefore, we remind and invite all parties to take care and protect it. That’s all for the future of our children and grandchildren, “said Arum.
Press people who are interested in participating in the PPLI 2021 Environmental Journalism Work Competition can get more complete information through this link.
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