Question

Your state government has banned the use of plastic bags. Your are Amarjeet, a reporter of The National Herald. Write a report in 100-125 words on how the ban is being ignored and what damage the indiscriminate use of plastic bags in causing to the environment.

Answer 1

Answer:

There are a number of reasons to say no to plastic bags. We must stop using them to better our environment and save it from degradation. There are various eco-friendly alternatives that can be used to stop the usage of plastic bags.

Firstly, plastic bags are a major source of plastic pollution. As they are non-biodegradable, they take years to decompose. They contribute to a lot of waste which keeps collecting over the years. Plastic takes thousands of years to break down and decompose. It remains in the land which contributes to the rising problem of land pollution.

Similarly, it also causes water pollution. As people throw away the bags carelessly on the roads, in the drains and rivers, they enter the water bodies. They are carried away by winds in them and sometimes dumped into water deliberately. This plastic bag goes deep in the water and also hampers the aquatic life.

Answer 2

Answer:

STATE SAYS NO TO PLASTIC – PUBLIC SAYS YES

STATE SAYS NO TO PLASTIC – PUBLIC SAYS YES BY AMARJEET, NATIONAL HERALD CORRESPONDENT

2nd February 2022, New Delhi; The state government had announced a strict ban on plastic bags, exactly a month ago, with fines as high as Rs 50,000 to be levied on defaulters. However, the public in the past month has stood its ground and refused to join the campaign for sustainable development at the cost of economic efficiency and comfort. Plastic bags that entered the market due to their long-lasting and sturdy nature, now mar the beautiful spectacle of ponds, lakes, gardens and streets. Their non-biodegradable trait allows them to exist and survive far beyond amiability. Clogged sewages, obnoxious trash chutes and reeking backwaters are the result of the impertinence of the common people and strict, timely action is required to curb this rampant destruction.