New EU regulations for battery disposal.
This article basically talks about the new guidelines regarding disposal facilities that should be offered by battery retailers so as to stop heavy metals from getting into landfills. The new rule suggest that thousands of tonnes of harmful metals such as cadmium and mercury can get into the environment if disposed batteries are burned or placed in a landfill. This applies to all kinds of portable batteries which should be disposed in collection and recycling bins located in different places so that it will be easier for consumers to properly manage their waste batteries
This article generally has no bias since it stated clearly in the report that battery retailers dont have to worry too much regarding this new policy since they will only have to provide collection bins in their shops where people can dispose their used batteries. At the same time, there will be no added responsibility for the collection of these bins because they dont need to treat and recycle the said batteries themselves.
The idea of proper disposal and management of waste batteries is a good thing but the new policy may not be enough to really keep the used batteries from getting into the landfills. It is still the peoples prerogative as to how they will dispose these wastes properly. Although the rule is a good start for people to be aware that these products might release harmful elements in the environment if not disposed of properly. This will also be better if other countries will also implement the same rule so that the change will be more impactful. Of course, we should also take note that even if these rules are imposed, it only applies to battery suppliers, and people who are the main disposers of the said batteries may not cooperate since they have no liability for improper disposal. The rule should also try to think about putting up fines for people who will not segregate their trash properly.
PART 2. Discussion
WORK 1
I agree with the reviewers assessment regarding the strong bias against farmed fishes. The article really mentioned a lot of disadvantages of farmed fishes and none towards the wild ones. But given this bias, the article is good enough in bringing home the points it wants its readers to understand, although it lacks some statistics and specific data regarding how the said conclusions were found.
One possible solution for this is to lay guidelines and sanctions on how to properly farm fishes so as to avoid the negative effects of the process, and thus proper regulation of these farms is needed.
I would like to particularly ask how they came up with the said conclusions given that there are no stated statistics or process in gathering the facts for the article. This is important so that people will be able to reconcile the real score between farmed and wild fishes.
WORK 2
The reviewers assessment is perfectly true, and I agree with how the article was written in a sarcastic manner. Basically, the whole article was very informative and was able to discuss all the current solutions regarding the disposal of e-waste, and was able to reiterate the process of each solution.
As for me, I believe that one of the best solutions for proper management of e-waste is to spread the idea of recycling and refurbishing of electronics and keep it practical for everyone. This problem can only be solved if all will participate and everyone will be aware as to how they could properly dispose their electronic wastes.
But, the question still remains whether recyclers also properly follow a strict guideline in disassembling and managing the e-wastes that they receive from people, esp. those parts that they cannot sell and reuse.
This article generally has no bias since it stated clearly in the report that battery retailers dont have to worry too much regarding this new policy since they will only have to provide collection bins in their shops where people can dispose their used batteries. At the same time, there will be no added responsibility for the collection of these bins because they dont need to treat and recycle the said batteries themselves.
The idea of proper disposal and management of waste batteries is a good thing but the new policy may not be enough to really keep the used batteries from getting into the landfills. It is still the peoples prerogative as to how they will dispose these wastes properly. Although the rule is a good start for people to be aware that these products might release harmful elements in the environment if not disposed of properly. This will also be better if other countries will also implement the same rule so that the change will be more impactful. Of course, we should also take note that even if these rules are imposed, it only applies to battery suppliers, and people who are the main disposers of the said batteries may not cooperate since they have no liability for improper disposal. The rule should also try to think about putting up fines for people who will not segregate their trash properly.
PART 2. Discussion
WORK 1
I agree with the reviewers assessment regarding the strong bias against farmed fishes. The article really mentioned a lot of disadvantages of farmed fishes and none towards the wild ones. But given this bias, the article is good enough in bringing home the points it wants its readers to understand, although it lacks some statistics and specific data regarding how the said conclusions were found.
One possible solution for this is to lay guidelines and sanctions on how to properly farm fishes so as to avoid the negative effects of the process, and thus proper regulation of these farms is needed.
I would like to particularly ask how they came up with the said conclusions given that there are no stated statistics or process in gathering the facts for the article. This is important so that people will be able to reconcile the real score between farmed and wild fishes.
WORK 2
The reviewers assessment is perfectly true, and I agree with how the article was written in a sarcastic manner. Basically, the whole article was very informative and was able to discuss all the current solutions regarding the disposal of e-waste, and was able to reiterate the process of each solution.
As for me, I believe that one of the best solutions for proper management of e-waste is to spread the idea of recycling and refurbishing of electronics and keep it practical for everyone. This problem can only be solved if all will participate and everyone will be aware as to how they could properly dispose their electronic wastes.
But, the question still remains whether recyclers also properly follow a strict guideline in disassembling and managing the e-wastes that they receive from people, esp. those parts that they cannot sell and reuse.
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