There were no plastics before the 1850s and people managed without them.
Why do we use plastics in such large quantities now? What are the negative
effects of using plastics?
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Plastic affects human health. Toxic chemicals leach out of plastic and are found in the blood and tissue of nearly all of us. ...
Plastic spoils our groundwater. ...
Plastic attracts other pollutants. ...
Plastic threatens wildlife. ...
Plastic poisons our food chain. ...
Plastic costs billions to abate.
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Explanation:
Now our lifestyle and needs are changed. Plastic is durable and provides protection from contaminants and the elements. It reduces food waste by preserving food and increasing its shelf life. It protects food against pests, microbes and humidity.
The major impact of plastic bags on the environment is that it takes many years to for them to decompose. In addition, toxic substances are released into the soil when plastic bags perish under sunlight and, if plastic bags are burned, they release a toxic substance into the air causing ambient air pollution.
Plastic affects human health.
Toxic chemicals leach out of plastic and are found in the blood and tissue of nearly all of us. Exposure to them is linked to cancers, birth defects, impaired immunity, endocrine disruption and other ailments.