The student identifies and describes a strategy to manage plastic waste, focusing on research into biodegradable materials, education, and community cleanups. This strategy is relevant to the research question as it explores the environmental impact of different plastic fumes on the growth of Lemna minor. However, the student does not identify any social, economic, political, environmental, or cultural tensions resulting from the strategy, nor does it clarify the conflicting goals of stakeholders associated with the outlined strategy. To enhance their work, the student could consider the potential economic stresses on businesses, resistance from industries reliant on conventional plastics, and the challenges of changing consumer behavior.
