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What are the demerits of plastic?

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The demerits of plastic are:
1) Plastic bags thrown carelessly on roads get into drains and the sewer system and choke them. As a result sewage water spills on road and causes spread of diseases.
2) Plastics give out harmful gases upon heating or burning which causes air pollution and many health problems.
3) Plastic bags filled with garbage is thrown away in the open. When stray animals look for food in these bags, they swallow plastic bags along with food.


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