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First Place (18 - 24 Years Old)

Choking on Our Choices: Pollution's Reality

In a desolate urban beachside, a puzzling sight emerged – a black plastic bag aloft among the broken branches. This occurrence prompted contemplation about the relentless littering by humans along the shoreline, which had led to this unsettling event. The winds had carried lightweight pollutants to entangle with the tree branches, serving as a reminder that the responsibility lay with us, the human race. Governments should encourage innovative approaches to the production and integration of plastics into our economy, emphasizing reusability. The time has come for a fundamental shift in how we manufacture, consume, and manage the disposal of plastic materials.

Ong Wei Tat

Hua Xia International School