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VOL. 2, ISSUE 3 (2020)
Single use plastics: A miracle or curse
Authors
Suraj Multani, Akanksha Rathore, Aniruddha Khedulkar, Ashida S Blesson
Abstract
The production of plastic has outpaced that of almost every other material. While plastic has many valuable uses, we have become addicted to single-use or disposable plastic with severe environmental consequences. In total, half of all plastic produced is designed to be used only once- and then thrown away. Plastic pollution is the accumulation of plastic objects and particles in the earth’s environment that adversely effects wild life, wild life habitat. Our ocean and array of species that call it home are succumbing to the poison of plastic. Plastic pollution on land poses a threat to the plants and animals including humans based on the land. Plastic bags are popular with consumers and retailers as they are functional, light weight, strong, cheap and hygienic way to transport food and other products. Most of these go to landfill and garbage heaps after they are used, and some are recycled. The immortal waste (plastic waste) has to be treated to sustain a healthy life to the planet and its inhabitants. To do so we need to take into serious consideration on 4 R’s of waste management. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, Recovery. For a better future we need to create and work in the present.
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Pages:320-325
How to cite this article:
Suraj Multani, Akanksha Rathore, Aniruddha Khedulkar, Ashida S Blesson "Single use plastics: A miracle or curse". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 2, Issue 3, 2020, Pages 320-325
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