In recent times, plastic waste has become a major source to environmental pollution in many countries. This threat has caused various environmental problems. This essay will deliberate the harmful effects of plastic waste and suggest practical solutions to reduce its impact.
To begin with, I would say that plastic waste leads to various habitat and health issues. Plastic waste causes environmental pollution on a large scale. Plastic waste accumulates in landfills, rivers, oceans leading to severe pollution. Another issue, because of which plastic waste is dangerous due to its non-biodegradable nature. Plastic took thousands of years, to decompose, causing environmental contamination for a long period. There pollutants also damage the marine and animal life. These animals may eat plastic unintentionally which may cause serious wellbeing issues and ultimately the death of animals. Plastic waste also impacts the air quality. When they are burnt on a large scale it produces heavy dense smoke which is a combination of many harmful chemicals. When humans and other species breath this poisoned air it damages the lungs are many other organs. The production and degradation of plastic waste produces green house gas (carbon dioxide), accelerating climate changes all over the world.
Several steps can be taken at local and commercial level, to reduce the effect of plastic pollution. Governments should ban the usage and production of plastic bags. They should promote caring bags made of cloth or paper instead of polythene. We should reuse plastic container and bottles. We must use plastic to make DIY (do-it-yourself) projects. We have to follow local recycling guidelines. We should support business and industries that uses waste products as their raw material. Companies can make their packing using bio-degradable materials. In last, government should improve waste management infrastructure for the reduction of plastic waste.
In conclusion, plastic waste damages both nature and human health. Ultimately, government strategies and individual efforts are needed to solve this sparking issue. This is the only way to live a better, healthy, balanced and productive life.