Question

Why are plastics considered as a natural hazard?

Answer 1

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Plastic pollution is capable of affecting land, waterways and oceans as a large percentage of marine and land creatures have died due to the fact that plastic is non-biodegradable and it causes hazards to soil. It also emits toxic gasses when exposed or heated up.

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Plastics are very hazardous for both terrestrial and marine life. Conventional plastics are non-biodegradable and require very long time for degradation. They also show high resistance to aging, get converted to smaller debris, and accumulate in the environment (O'Brine and Thompson 2010)

Chlorinated plastic can release harmful chemicals into the surrounding soil, which can then seep into groundwater or other surrounding water sources and also the ecosystem of the world. This can cause serious harm to the species that drink the water.