explain the effect of following material on environment and human health first plastic second glass third thermocol please answer fast
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1. Plastic: plastic a man-made material and is made of polymers. Plastic is non degradable material so it remains in the soil and water for a very long time thus causing pollution. The smoke released after burning of plastic is also harmful for human health.
2. Glass: Glass is a non crystalline , hard but brittle material. Glass is also non biodegradable so it is also a pollutant and affect human health.
3. Thermocol : Thermocol is a form of complex material called polystyrene. It is also a pollutant as it is non biodegradable . It a carcinogenic material. The person working in a thermocol factory can get diseases of skin , respiratory canal etc. Thermocol plates are also used in mass gatherings and if hot food is kept in such plates , the food is harmful for health. The gases released due to the burning of thermocol is also harmful for humans and cause pollution.
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The effects of the following materials on environment and human health are:
1) Plastic:
•The plastic is the most harmful non-biodegradable waste material which causes a lot of land pollution.
• Due to it's non-biodegradable characteristics the plastic bags often obstruct the sewage system.
• The combustion of plastic materials create very harmful gases which are not good for our health.
2) Glass:
• Broken pieces of glass is extremely dangerous for ourselves because these sharp pieces can cause major wounds or injuries.
• Very fine dust of glass can go into our respiratory system which can create many respiratory diseases.
3) Thermocol:
• The dust of thermocol is very bad for the environment and causes air pollution.