PLASTIC BAGS
Plastic bag is a new threat to the environment. Previously paper-made packets were used for carrying things. But as plastic is durable and waterproof it has replaced paper to make carry bags. But these bags are not biodegradable and hence cause a great problem. Theychoke drains and as a consequence the sanitation of the urban areas is hindered. The floods of Mumbai in recent times have become an eye-opener to the civic authorities. If thrown on the soil or dump in any place, trees and plants lose soil contact. So it is very alarming to use these paper-thin plastic bags for shopping on regular basis. Burning of them causes air pollution too. More public places like schools,hospitals and railway stations should be declared as plastic free zone by authorities concerned. To be on the safe side, we should prefer ecological to mere convenience.
Plastic bag is a new threat to the environment. Previously paper-made packets were used for carrying things. But as plastic is durable and waterproof it has replaced paper to make carry bags. But these bags are not biodegradable and hence cause a great problem. Theychoke drains and as a consequence the sanitation of the urban areas is hindered. The floods of Mumbai in recent times have become an eye-opener to the civic authorities. If thrown on the soil or dump in any place, trees and plants lose soil contact. So it is very alarming to use these paper-thin plastic bags for shopping on regular basis. Burning of them causes air pollution too. More public places like schools,hospitals and railway stations should be declared as plastic free zone by authorities concerned. To be on the safe side, we should prefer ecological to mere convenience.
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