Recycling

Compare and Contrast Public Awareness of Recycling in Australia and in your Country

                Recycling involves processing used materials into new products. Australia and Indonesia have some differences in their awareness of recycling, such as the separation of garbage and the use of recycled water. However, there is a similarity in campaigning for energy-saving products.

                One obvious difference is how to separate the rubbish. As Australia is a developed country, it has good recycling mechanisms. People have awareness of using recycling wheelie bins in front of their houses which separate glass products, cans, plastics, paper, cardboard and other recyclable items from the rest of the rubbish. Whereas Indonesians put their garbage in one recycling bin, then rubbish collectors will take and separate the garbage which will be recycled by commercial companies.

                Another area of difference in recycling initiatives between Australia and Indonesia is the use of rain water. The Australian government has built some big dams to intercept and retain precipitation. It can be used as distilled water and it is very important for human life. On the other hand, Indonesian people, especially farmers, use rain water to irrigate their farms by building small catchments or reservoirs.

                Nevertheless, both Australia and Indonesia are similar in campaigning for energy-saving resources. The Australian government has always emphasized the importance of sustainable energy. Last month, all cities in Australia, such as Melbourne and Sydney, plunged into darkness as a symbolic energy-saving exercise. As well, people in Indonesia, especially after working hours, regularly cut their electricity as part of “Earth Hour”.

                In conclusion, Australia and Indonesia are different in recycling awareness. The two countries differ in some aspects of recycling garbage and water. In spite of their difference, both of them contribute a lot toward global energy-saving initiatives. It will be interesting to see the result of their efforts in the future.