write the harmful effects of using plasatic bags, on the environment. suggest alternatives to plastic bags.
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Solution
The harmful effects of using plastic are as follows:
Plastic is a non biodegradable substance. It causes land pollution and water pollution.
Burning of plastic also causes air pollution.
Plastic bags when consumed along with food by animals, cause harm to their life.
Plastic bags can cause blocking in sewage line.
Alternative to plastic bags are many such as paper bags, jute bags and other fabric bags which all are biodegradable and cause no harm to the environment.