PLASTIC AND ITS HARM
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A plastic material is any of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic solids used in
the manufacture of industrial productsThe word plastic is derived from the Greek word
plastikos meaning capable of being shaped or molded
Plastic:
Plastics are durable and degrade very slowly.
Since the 1950s, one billion tons of plastic have been discarded and may persist for hundreds or even thousands of years
In some cases, burning plastic can release toxic fumes
The production of polystyrene contributed to the depletion of the ozone layer
The harmful effects of plastic bags
Plastic bags litter the landscape Plastic bags kill animals Plastic bags are non-biodegradable. Petroleum is required to produce
plastic bags
Plastic used in daily life
Five Ways to Save The Planet
1) Your right foot2) Your square eyes3) Let there be light4) Bin there done that5) Bit much like hard work that
Environmental benefits of recycling plastic
benefit of recycling plastic is for the conservation of petroleum , which is getting scarce.
The benefits of recycling plastic bottles, bags and other such products include a reduction in the emission of green house gases.
the landfill space can be saved through plastic recycling.
recycling plastic saves animals, birds and a wide range of aquatic creatures from death due to ingestion of plastic
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