Question

Make a table with two columns- one for the advantages of plastics and other for the disadvantages list as many advantages and disadvantages as you can

Answer 1

advantages of plastics

• plastics are

inexpensive lightweight yet strong

• They can be made thin and flexible as well as thick and tough; transparent or coloured; soft or hard ;smooth or rough .
• They are non biodegradable and therefore extremely durable .
• They are waterproof and insoluble in water .
• They are poor conductors of heat .
• They are poor conductors of electricity .
• They have no reaction with water and air and they do not corrode easily .

disadvantages of plastics

• One of the most of the significant environmental problems associated with plastics is the improper disposal of plastic goods by people .
• This is because plastics are non- biodegradable .
• They cannot be decomposed by the microorganisms in the soil .
• Careless disposal of plastic bags chokes drains, chokes the soil and hinders the absorption of water by the soil .
• If eaten by animals such as cows, it can kill them.
• Plastic bags can also contaminate foodstuffs because of poisonous dyes getting absorbed into food.
• If burnt, they release poisonous fumes and pollute the air .