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Plastics are very useful as well as less expensive than other materials. Which characteristics of plastics make them harmful for the environment​

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Answered by shyamsinghshekhawat0
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Plastics enable sustainable, durable, long-lasting design and construction in homes, buildings, and infrastructure like bridges. ... Plastic packaging helps protect and preserve goods, while reducing weight in transportation, which saves fuel and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Answered by ahmadfardeen571
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Plastics take several years to degrade after being disposed of in the environment. They consequently stay suspended in the grass and other food sources (trash) that the animals eat. In severe circumstances, this might end in mortality due to severe stomach difficulties, lung impairment, and other health issues.

Plastics are non-biodegradable, so when they are discarded, they wind up in landfills and waterways. Since burning trash containing plastics can generate hazardous fumes, they pollute the water, soil, and air. Utilizing less plastics and recycling them is the only solution. Segregating garbage can assist, as can replacing them with biodegradable alternatives.

Explanation:

Artificial or synthetic fibers and polymers, such as cross-linked and linear polymers, are used to make plastics. They are classified as either thermosetting plastics or thermoplastics depending on whether they are permanently set or can be remoulded. Plastics are easy to mould, non-reactive, and colourful. They also have the disadvantage of being poor conductors of electricity and heat. They are utilised for a variety of purposes, including in the healthcare and auto industries, among many others.

However, because they are not biodegradable, plastics have a negative impact on the environment. Utilizing the five strategies of reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, and refuse will help lessen the environmental impact of plastic trash. Using a green chemistry solution to solve the issue is also a good strategy.

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