Konsep Kimia Hijau ( Green Chemistry) part.1

Summary

This video introduces the concept of Green Chemistry, which focuses on environmentally friendly chemical practices. It highlights the growing environmental issues such as waste accumulation, plastic pollution, and air, water, and soil contamination, particularly in Indonesia. The video discusses the challenges posed by plastic waste, which is difficult to decompose and continues to harm ecosystems. Green Chemistry offers solutions by emphasizing sustainable production and processes that reduce environmental impact. The importance of committing to environmental preservation, especially in reducing plastic pollution, is also underscored.

Takeaways

• 😀 Green chemistry (kimia hijau) focuses on environmentally friendly production and technology to tackle pollution.
• 😀 The increasing amount of waste, including plastic waste, is a significant environmental issue in Indonesia and globally.
• 😀 By 2025, Indonesia is predicted to have a waste accumulation of 71.3 million tons, with plastic waste being a major contributor.
• 😀 In 2019, Indonesia's national waste reached 175,000 tons, with 3.2 million tons of it being plastic waste discarded into the sea.
• 😀 10 billion plastic bags are thrown away every year in Indonesia, amounting to 85,000 tons of plastic waste.
• 😀 The pandemic has worsened the problem of plastic waste due to increased online shopping and packaging usage.
• 😀 Indonesia, with 71% of its area covered by ocean, is facing severe environmental threats from plastic pollution in its marine ecosystems.
• 😀 Plastic is difficult to degrade, requiring hundreds to thousands of years for microorganisms to break it down.
• 😀 Green chemistry aims to minimize environmental pollution by focusing on cleaner production methods and environmentally safe materials.
• 😀 The concept of green chemistry offers solutions to prevent and reduce air, water, and soil pollution through sustainable chemical practices.

Q & A

What is Green Chemistry?

Green Chemistry is an approach in chemistry that focuses on environmentally-friendly processes and products. It aims to reduce the environmental impact of human activities by minimizing waste, pollution, and the use of harmful materials.

What are the main issues that led to the concept of Green Chemistry?

The main issues include the production of waste, environmental pollution (air, water, and soil), the need for environmentally-friendly processes and products, and the promotion of healthy living by reducing harmful chemicals.

What is the predicted amount of waste Indonesia will generate by 2025?

By 2025, Indonesia is expected to generate 71.3 million tons of waste, as predicted by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

What role does plastic waste play in environmental pollution in Indonesia?

Plastic waste is a major contributor to environmental pollution in Indonesia. In 2019, 3.2 million tons of plastic waste were generated, much of which ends up in the ocean, severely affecting marine ecosystems and wildlife.

How does the rise of online shopping during the pandemic impact plastic waste?

The rise of online shopping during the pandemic led to an increase in plastic packaging, contributing to higher levels of plastic waste. This has worsened the plastic pollution problem, especially in households.

What percentage of Indonesia's territory is water, and how does this relate to plastic pollution?

Around 71% of Indonesia’s territory is water. This makes the country particularly vulnerable to plastic pollution, as much of the plastic waste ends up in the ocean, affecting marine life and ecosystems.

Why is plastic waste difficult to break down?

Plastic waste is difficult to break down because it takes hundreds to thousands of years to degrade. This is due to its resistance to being decomposed by microorganisms, making it a persistent environmental problem.

How does plastic waste affect marine ecosystems in Indonesia?

Plastic waste negatively impacts marine ecosystems in Indonesia by damaging coral reefs, disrupting the food chain, and endangering marine species. The pollution also harms critical habitats like mangroves and seagrass beds.

What is the connection between Green Chemistry and reducing environmental pollution?

Green Chemistry offers solutions for reducing environmental pollution by focusing on environmentally-friendly materials, processes, and technologies that minimize waste and harmful emissions, protecting air, water, and soil.

What are the environmental benefits of adopting Green Chemistry principles?

The environmental benefits of Green Chemistry include reduced waste production, decreased pollution in the air, water, and soil, and the use of safer chemicals that promote a healthier environment and sustainable living.