Which property of plastics makes them so useful but also makes them an environmental hazard?

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Plastics are non-reactive. They last much longer than any other material. They cannot be decomposed by bacteria and so are non-biodegradable in nature. These properties make plastics useful but also make them as environmental hazard.

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