Waste Crisis (Part 2) There is no doubt that the increase in garbage production has a great impact on the environment. However, there are some actions that governments and individuals can take to help reduce or even eliminate this serious problem. First, governments should develop more waste management policies which address the entire life cycle of waste; from generation to collection and transportation, and finally treatment and disposal. For this, it is also important to build or upgrade waste sorting and treatment facilities, close dumps, construct or refurbish landfills, and provide bins, dumpsters, trucks and transfer stations. On the other hand, a change in social behaviour is also essential to address this problem. We can reduce the garbage that ends up in landfills by recycling more, reusing what can be reused, and properly disposing of hazardous waste and e-waste. Instead of throwing food scraps in the trash, we could start a composting pile in our yard, and use the nutrient-rich soil to plant a garden. Moreover, we could use more eco-friendly products, like reusable water bottles, rechargeable batteries, and reusable shopping bags. Finally, we can recycle some materials that we no longer use and transform them into new products. To conclude, it is clear that the large amount of waste produced by big cities has become one of the most serious problems in the world today. We have to consider that the pollution caused by trash has severe consequences for the environment and for human health. As trash begins to decompose, harmful chemicals and toxins begin to leak, first, into the soil, and then it spreads into water and air. It is obvious that the problem may not be changed overnight, but great improvements can be made if both governments and individuals work together to face this serious issue. We have to keep in mind that if we do not act soon, there may not be a tomorrow.