SUSTAINABLE TECH: THE IMPERATIVE OF GREEN SOLUTIONS

Our planet teeters on the brink of a climate catastrophe. Each year, we shatter the record for the hottest year, with 2023 now holding the dubious honor.

- Gabriel Pe

The situation is deteriorating rapidly, with scientists warning that we are nearing the point of no return. If we persist on our current trajectory, it’s projected that we’ll heat the Earth by an additional 2.5 degrees Celsius by the 2030s. This could lead to even more severe weather abnormalities, such as intensified storms, flash floods, and widespread droughts, all consequences of climate change.

The Necessity for Sustainable and Green Tech

Addressing the current climate crisis is a daunting task. Sustainable and eco-centric policies must strike a balance between global demand and local needs, particularly in the energy sector. While developed countries have the luxury of transitioning to greener renewable energy, developing nations still rely on coal and fossil fuels as they gradually build up their infrastructure.

Another challenge plaguing global sustainability efforts is the economic capacity of a country’s population. A recent study found that the Philippines was the leading country contributing to plastic waste in the world’s oceans. Most of these wastes originate from plastic sachets used for food and cleaning products. For many, these sachets are a lifeline, being the most affordable products on the market.

This sustainability dilemma underscores the need for more sustainable and Green Tech solutions. Green Tech is technology that develops solutions to protect our world’s natural resources and mitigate the negative environmental impact of human activity.