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RE: 5 Simple Ways People Can Reduce Pollution in Vietnam
Great read. I really became aware of the plastic problem while travelling recently in Cambodia. Back home I now get involved in beach clean ups, refuse plastic bags when shopping and have a reusable water bottle. The more tips we can put out there about how not to use plastic, the better.
I've lived in Southeast Asia for a decade now. The hardest thing is trying to educate without patronising, but so many people out here simply don't understand the problem. Vietnam is one of the worst plastic polluters on the planet. It really is bad. A simple morning coffee comes in a plastic cup, with a plastic lid, a plastic straw and in a plastic bag. Millions and millions every day. It is hard but there are dedicated people here trying to change things. Thanks for commenting, keep up the good work.