VOICED : Cassava carrier bags: Indonesian tackles plastic scourge

The video discusses the use of cassava-based bags as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic, highlighting their safety for animals and potential to reduce marine pollution. It addresses Indonesia's severe plastic waste crisis, emphasizing the country's significant contribution to global marine littering. Despite the benefits of biodegradable products, their higher cost poses a challenge in the market. The video concludes with a call for increased production and government support to make these alternatives more accessible.

What is the primary material used to make the eco-friendly bags discussed in the video?

• Plastic

• Cassava

• Cornstarch

• Bamboo

Why is Indonesia considered a major contributor to marine littering?

• It is the world's largest producer of plastic.

• It has a high economic growth rate.

• It is an archipelago with many islands.

• It has a large population.

How much plastic straw waste is generated daily in Indonesia?

• 10,000 kilometers

• 5,000 kilometers

• 2,500 kilometers

• 1,000 kilometers

What is a significant barrier to the widespread adoption of cassava bags in Indonesia?

• Lack of consumer interest

• Higher cost compared to plastic bags

• Limited availability of cassava

• Government restrictions

What is the current state of government support for reducing plastic waste in Indonesia?

• There is a ban on plastic bags.

• There are tax incentives for bioproducers.

• There is no government funding.

• There is substantial funding.