PLASTIC AND ITS HARM BY SHRUTHI.N

1. PLASTIC AND ITS HARM BY SHRUTHI.N

2. A plastic material is any of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic solids used in the manufacture of industrial products The word plastic is derived from the Greek word plastikos meaning capable of being shaped or molded

3. 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

4. The production of polystyrene contributed to the depletion of the ozone layer

5. 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

6. Plastic used in daily life

7. Five Ways to Save The Planet 1) Your right foot 2) Your square eyes 3) Let there be light 4) Bin there done that 5) Bit much like hard work that

8. 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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