Plastic Pollution
Plastic Pollution
“When we eat these ocean fishes, we are indirectly eating plastic”.
“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs , so Don’t destroy it “.
Plastic Pollution is the accumulation of plastic on earth which is negatively impacting Environment and living beings. The usage of Plastic products is increased multifold, and hence the production of plastic is rapidly increased. Plastic bags and other plastic products are very inexpensive and hence is being used by almost everyone. There is no proper awareness among public about the ill- effects of plastic usage. Many things such as food items , Cosmetic products are all wrapped in plastic because once the products are sold , there is no responsibility of the plastic wastage on manufacturers. Only 20% of the plastic is recycled and all the remaining plastic garbage in polluting air , land , and oceans. Plastic items are also thrown into garbage and are not being recycled . Discarded plastic items are dividing into small particles and we are inhaling those particles .
When the plastic is burned along with other garbage , it release poisonous chemicals into air which causes severe health problems most of the plastic waste is mixing into the ocean it destroys the Marine life . Through plastic many ocean animals are dying by eating plastic waste. Plants are absorbing small plastic particles . Many animals are dying by eating plastic covers when these plastic products are exposed to heat, it releases dangerous chemicals such as “BPA” . The same goes with plastic bottles as well . this caused severe health problems when consumed poly Carbonate that are present in Plastic waste causes skin diseases. Implementing bans on Plastic goods, alternative materials should be encouraged. People should feel responsible for the plastic waste they are throwing. To make everyone responsible awareness programs are needed.
P.P.Neelayathakshi