Plastic, with its exclusive qualities of being light yet strong and economical, has
invaded every aspect of our day-to-day life. It has many advantages: it is
durable, light, easy to mould, and can be adapted to different user
requirements. Once hailed as a ‘wonder material’, plastic now is a serious
worldwide environmental and health concern due to its non- biodegradable
nature. Write an article about the growing plastic menace giving suggestions
about dealing with plastic waste in not more than 150 words. You are Naren/
Nitisha.
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Answer:
There are a number of reasons to say no to plastic bags. We must stop using them to better our environment and save it from degradation. There are various eco-friendly alternatives that can be used to stop the usage of plastic bags.
Firstly, plastic bags are a major source of plastic pollution. As they are non-biodegradable, they take years to decompose. They contribute to a lot of waste which keeps collecting over the years. Plastic takes thousands of years to break down and decompose. It remains in the land which contributes to the rising problem of land pollution.
Similarly, it also causes water pollution. As people throw away the bags carelessly on the roads, in the drains and rivers, they enter the water bodies. They are carried away by winds in them and sometimes dumped into water deliberately. This plastic bag goes deep in the water and also hampers the aquatic life.