Question

Which toxic chemical is released on burning plastic waste? How is it harmful?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), dioxins, and furans are among the most toxic chemicals commonly released into the air when burning plastic waste; chronic exposures cause cancer and interfere with hormone functions.”

Answer 2

Answer:

The toxic gases like carbon monoxide , nitrogen oxide , Carbon dioxide , sulphur dioxide etc., is released on burning plastic waste. It is harmful for both atmosphere and living organisms. It crates global warming and also respiratory diseases. Also acid rain is formed due to this burning.