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Explain why, the disposal of plastic wastes is a major problem. Give two reasons only.

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  • Plastic is a non-biodegradable material and takes a lot of time to decompose naturally.
  • The plastic waste is harmful to animals who might eat it, can cause severe air pollution on burning, and can create a heap of waste which will not decompose, hence disposal of plastic waste is a major problem.​


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