Question

Why should we not burn plastic items?

• A. They can burn easily
• B. They produce toxic gases when burnt causing many respiratory diseases
• C. Burnt pieces of plastic may be eaten by cows which might choke them to death
• D. They cause soil pollution

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B

They produce toxic gases when burnt causing many respiratory diseases

C

Burnt pieces of plastic may be eaten by cows which might choke them to death

D

They cause soil pollution

The burning of plastic is dangerous to our health and the environment. They don't completely burn and the burnt pieces can choke animals that consume it. Plastics don't decompose thus causing soil pollution. Burning plastics create lots of toxic fumes which are harmful to animals as well as humans.