Question

Use of polythene bags has been banned in many states. Why? [HOTS] Questions.​

Answer 1

Answer :

Some states of India and many countries have banned polythene bags.

The following are the reasons why plastic bags are banned.

Polythene bags :

• are non biodegradable
• take millions of years to decompose
• is very harmful for the environment
• causes land pollution and water pollution
• people burn it, which can cause air pollution
• Cancer can be caused because of such harmful substance

What should be use instead of Plastic bags ?

• Cloth bag
• Jute bag

Why should be use cloth/jute bags instead of Plastic bags ?

• Biodegradable
• Not harmful
• More durable
• Stronger
• Can be used many times/Reused
• Doesn't cause any pollution
• Isnt harmful for humans

Answer 2

Answer:

The use of polythene bags had been banned in many states because plastic is non-biodegradable as it cannot be decomposed easily and can pollute environment.

Explanation:

Many people throw plastic along with garbage and this cause animals to death as they eat garbage if they do not find food..............

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