Question

'Avoid plastics as far as possible. Comment on this advice.

Answer 1

We should avoid plastics for several reasons. Some of those reasons are listed below:

• Plastics are non-biodegradable substances that take several years to decompose. Since plastic does not decompose. So, plastics are accumulating and cause environmental pollution.
• They cannot be burnt as when burnt, they release poisonous gases into the atmosphere which cause air pollution.
• Plastic bags thrown in the garbage dump are swallowed by animals like cows. The swallowing of such bags chokes their respiratory system and can even cause death.

• Plastic bags that are carelessly thrown are responsible for the clogging of drains, leading to several inconveniences.

• Plastic wrappers of eatables are carelessly spilled in picnic spots, which can also lead to pollution.

Hence, we should avoid the use of plastic as far as possible.