Plastic Waste Management in Southeast Asia

The video discusses the severe waste crisis in Southeast Asia, highlighting the impact of plastic waste on marine life, particularly in countries like the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia. It explores the role of rapid economic growth and inadequate waste management in exacerbating the problem. The influence of Western countries exporting waste to Southeast Asia is examined, along with the health risks posed by illegal waste processing. The video also covers international regulations like the Basel Convention and a case study of a diplomatic dispute between the Philippines and Canada over waste. It concludes with a call to action for better waste management and reduction of plastic use.

What was found in the stomach of a whale that stranded on the coast of the Philippines?

• 40 kilograms of plastic waste

• A large amount of seaweed

• A collection of small fish

• A net used for fishing

Which region is reported to have the most severe marine debris problem?

• North America

• Europe

• Australia

• Southeast Asia

What is one of the main reasons for the increase in plastic waste in Southeast Asia?

• Decrease in plastic production

• Rapid economic growth

• Strict waste management policies

• Reduction in plastic consumption

Which countries are the largest exporters of waste to Southeast Asia?

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru

• India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka

• USA, Japan, Germany, UK

• Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Hungary

What is a significant challenge faced by Southeast Asian countries in managing imported waste?

• High cost of waste processing

• Abundance of recycling facilities

• Lack of interest in recycling

• Excessive government regulations

What illegal practice is often used by factories to deal with non-recyclable plastics?

• Recycling them into new products

• Exporting them back to the origin country

• Converting them into energy

• Burying or burning them

What health issue was reported by residents living near illegal waste processing factories?

• Vision impairment

• Skin rashes and peeling

• Hearing loss

• Respiratory problems

What international agreement aims to regulate the export and import of hazardous waste?

• Paris Agreement

• Kyoto Protocol

• Basel Convention

• Montreal Protocol

Which country opposed the amendment to minimize plastic waste generation under the Basel Convention?

• Brazil

• India

• China

• United States

What was the outcome of the diplomatic tension between the Philippines and Canada over waste mismanagement?

• Canada refused to take back the waste

• The waste was returned to Canada at Canada's expense

• The issue was resolved through a trade agreement

• The waste was incinerated in the Philippines