03/05/2020 PROPOSAL

INTERNATIONAL WASTE TRADE

1. INTRODUCTION
A. video clip
i. This will help the audience conceptualize the impact plastic pollution
has on Malaysia.
ii. The results of the background research on the topic
iii. The significance of our topic to the world environment.
iv. Brittaney will go first to do the introduction

2. THREE TOPICS
A. Dachuan Shan-The impacts of Malaysian landfills and the policies
currently being implemented
B. Summer-The illegal recycling centers taking over the country
C. Madison-How unregulated waste trade practices are used to mix
recyclables with garbage and as a result a lot of recyclable plastic winds
up being abandoned
Notes:
i. Maintain a conversation with the audience
ii. Set up question times for the audience
a) What is the current situation of international waste landfill? Is the reality
more serious than people think?
b) Instead of exporting America's trash around the world, what are some
sustainable alternatives could we use?
c) From an individual perspective, what can we do to reduce landfills?
d) How do we achieve effective garbage collection in the United States?
What recycling technologies are available today?
iii. Prepare index cards and PowerPoint
iv. Some pictures which will reflect the current situation of international
waste

3. CONCLUSION
Connie-summarize the key points of our topic and discuss ways that we
can reduce waste