Question

Mention three harmful effect of using plythene bags on the environment.Suggest an effective alternative to these bags

Answer 1

1.they do not decompose in soil.

2.they may be eaten by animals.

3.the land filled with polythene bags lose capacity to grow crops.

alternatives are jute and paper bags.

Answer 2

meat eaten from a plastic bag causes certain cancers
the plastic is non-biodegradable
when we burn plastic it expells out a gas called toxic which is harmful for human health