Despite being very useful it is advised to restrict the use of plastic. Why is it so? Make a list
of 'Do's and Don'ts to limit its consumption to bring awareness in the society.
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Natural decomposition of plastic can last from 400-1000 years and few types of plastics are non-degradable as well.
Plastic materials clog waterways, oceans, seas, lakes etc. 1 in 3 species of marine mammals have been found entangled in marine litter.
Many animals eat plastic materials and die. Over 90% of all seabirds have plastic pieces in their stomachs.
Plastic is widely used in packaging. Eating food out of plastic containers may cause cancer.
Both creation and recycling of plastic produce toxic gases and residues which causes air and water and land pollution.
Few additives such as phthalates etc. which are added in plastics to prevent its structure may cause serious hormonal imbalance in males and females.
Plastic causes many fire hazards.
Its cost of recycling is also very high.
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