SLC-S29/W2-“Thinking and Ideas!| Simple Solutions to Big Problems!”

Hello friends, I hope you are all well. For the second week of the Steemit Challenge contest, I will be sharing Simple Solutions to Big Problems! I would like to thank the organizers of this challenge, and without further delay, I am starting my participation.

Choose a global or local problem (education, waste, traffic, unemployment, loneliness, etc.).Propose a simple, realistic solution that does not rely on advanced technology.

Every day, we use many single-use plastic items. These plastics collect in the environment, polluting our soil and water. Over time, this waste blocks drains and causes waterlogging.

To solve this problem, we don't just need high technology; we need public awareness. I have a simple solution: using jute or cloth bags instead of plastic bags.

Image Source

How the solution works:

Every market or supershop can have a "Bag Storage" at the entrance. These hubs will keep bags made of jute or cloth. If someone don't bring a bag from home or shops suddenly, they can "borrow" a bag from the hub. They can then return it the next time they come to shop. This way, we can replace plastic and reduce pollution.

Who would benefit most from this solution?

Benefits for Nature: Nature will benefit the most. Plastic is a main reason for pollution today. It ruins the soil and causes drainage problems. By avoiding plastic, the soil will stay fertile and our drainage systems will work properly.

Economic Benefits: Jute is the best alternative to plastic. If we use jute bags, it will help the jute industry grow. This will create many new jobs. Also, jute bags last a long time, so people will save money in the long run.

A Clean World: We will get a clean and livable planet. Plastic is very cheap and easy to find, so we use too much of it and throw it away, making our world dirty. A plastic-free world will be much cleaner, and the next generation will have a beautiful place to live.

Image Source

What possible challenges or limitations do you think your idea might face?

Any big change is difficult at first, but it helps everyone in the end.

• Behavioral Change: People have been using plastic for a long time and are accustomed to its convenience. Changing this habit to carry jute or other reusable bags will be a big initial challenge.

• Cost Factor: The production cost of plastic is extremely low compared to jute. Since jute bags are more expensive to manufacture, getting people to accept the higher cost is a big problem. Similarly, sellers prefer low-cost packaging to keep expenses down.

• Lack of Awareness: There is a lack of awareness among the general public regarding environmental damage. From production to consumption, the process of using plastic is easy, but people are often unaware of the extent of the damage it causes. Building public opinion against it remains a challenge.

Image Source

Thank you to the organizers of this challenge. I invite my three friends, @edgargonzalez @dove11 @jyoti-thelight to participate in this beautiful challenge topic.