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My name is Sinchana Shivaprasad Hiremath, I am 15 years old and currently studying in grade 10 at Gems Our Own English high school Dubai, United Arab Emirates. I am a passionate learner, and a competitive student. I have won several accolades in sports and public speaking and have also received several awards for academics. I aim to create a difference not only in nature but also in the lives of individuals and believe that every step matters, and each step can make a huge difference. I believe that change begins from within and every individual has the ability to make this world a better place!
Tell us what the water concern in your country is!The UAE has limited freshwater resources, most of the water is obtained from sea by thermal desalination technology. 42% of portable water requirements are fulfilled through 70 desalination plants. However, It's Important to reduce the daily amount of microplastic disposal into the sea as it is difficult to separate.
This is what I think is one of the solutions for a sustainable future:Educating the people and spreading awareness about the on-going crisis and controlling their actions would make a huge impact on this planet. My project ceasing microbead invasion is designed to bring an impact upon the thoughtless actions of the people towards our oceans and make them a better consumers.
Ceasing Microbeads Invasion
“Ceasing Microbeads Invasion” is a high school research project aiming at spreading awareness and educating students about marine microbead pollution to bring upon a change in the consumption behavior of the growing youth. The project has been carried out with a series of surveys, educational workshops and provides alternative solutions for products containing microbeads. It also includes an app called “microbead radar” that has been developed to check for the presence of microbeads in commercial products. If 1% of the population uses the app and stops the use of products containing microbeads, then up to 28.8 trillion plastic microbeads can be prevented from entering the ocean. It is the small actions that make a huge impact.