The third episode of "Sen de Fark Et" takes a sobering look at the pervasive issue of single-use plastic waste in Indonesia, India, the Maldives, the South Pacific shores, and the depths of our oceans. Engin Altan delves into the alarming ...See moreThe third episode of "Sen de Fark Et" takes a sobering look at the pervasive issue of single-use plastic waste in Indonesia, India, the Maldives, the South Pacific shores, and the depths of our oceans. Engin Altan delves into the alarming projection that by 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in our oceans. The episode presents clips that illustrate the problem and showcases various protests, agreements, meetings, social movements, and campaigns seeking solutions. In the Philippines' Navotas region, Engin Altan meets with Miko Alino, the Zero Waste Program Coordinator from Gaia Association, and Maricon Alvarez, the Program Director from Mother Earth Foundation. They discuss the zero waste campaign initiated in the impoverished area of Navotas, which has been inspired by Kamikatsu in Japan, known as the world's cleanest town. Engin Altan connects with the Zero Waste association in Kamikatsu and sets off for Japan. Upon arriving in Kamikatsu, Engin Altan learns from Akira Sakano, the association's president, about their zero waste project initiatives. He visits a local family to understand how they segregate their daily plastic waste and process it at the collection center. The episode highlights the 3R philosophy: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, as a response to the overwhelming impact of plastic on future life. The episode then transitions to Istanbul, Turkey, where Engin Altan is preparing for a new TV series. After his long journey, he seeks to learn about Turkey's projects and efforts related to plastic waste management. Engin Altan meets with Associate Professor Dr. Sedat Gündogdu from Çukurova University, who shares his research on the amount of plastic found in fish in the Mediterranean Sea conducted in 2019. Engin Altan also engages with the Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning to understand Turkey's approach and projects regarding plastic waste and learns about the country's future steps in this area. Lastly, Engin Altan visits state-of-the-art recycling facilities in Istanbul, examining ambitious projects aimed at making significant strides in recycling. The episode concludes with a montage of images from around the world related to plastic waste and presents the 3R philosophy as a proposed solution to this global crisis, urging viewers to take action and embrace sustainable practices for a cleaner future. Written by
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