10 point disadvantage of plastic
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Flammable – This is definitely an advantage in that they can be melted down, however smoldering plastics can release toxic fumes into the environment.
Cost of Recycling – While recycling is a plus, recycling is a very costly endeavor.
Volume – In the United States 20% of our landfill is made up of plastics.
Harmful Nature. Disposable plastics used in packaging foodstuff meant for human consumption contain harmful compounds. ...
Environmental Degradation. Plastics are generally non-biodegradable; hence, they may take centuries to decay. ...
Low Melting Point. ...
Durability.
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Disadvantages
1.when plastics are burned,they produce toxic gases and smoke
2. most plastic wastes littering the roadsides cause disease causing microorganisms.
3. plastics dumped in water bodies pose a threat to aquatic life.
4. the toxic substances present in plastics which are dumped in water bodies can cause reproductive failure in aquatic organisms.
5. plastics prevent the rainwater from seeping into the ground.
6.dumping of plastics in the ground affects the plants growing in the area as they dont get enough water from the soil.
advantages
1. plastics are poor conductors of heat which makes them suitable for making handles of cooking vessels.
2. plastics are poor conductors of electricity .so they are used in electrical appliances
3. they are insoluble in water.
4. they do not corrode or rust.
They pollute our environment.
They pose a danger to wildlife.
They do not degrade quickly.
Because of its non-biodegradable nature, they pose difficulties during recycling.
Plastics are polymers, which cannot be destroyed by artificial or natural processes. It can only be recycled to obtain a new product."
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