‘“Avoid Plastics” is the lesson in which we should learn more about plastics. The author says that it is the right time to say no to plastic. Why? Plastic is a non-biodegradable substance and it causes great threat to the environment.
Everyone is familiar with plastic in one way or the other. Every where we can see plastics and it has become part and parcel of our life. Alexandar Parkes created the first man made plastic. It was first demonstrated in International Exhibition in London. Parkesine was its first name. Inexpensive, longlo sting, easy to make, colourful, moulded into any shape we desire are the major properties of plastic made it to wide and common use. It is thin and light, so it is widely used to carry bags and packing materials. People dispose the plastic everywhere causing environmental hazards. They remain in the soil since it is non- biodegradable.
The production and disposal of plastic cause serious damage to environment. So the usage of plastic should be mini mized. A single plastic sheet can take thousands of years to rot. It can affect the food chain. It is one of the main cause for global warming. The waste plastic dumped in river cause water pollution, it can affect the marine life. Those who are getting profit from plastic are trying to oppose the harm that it causes. We can’t completely stop the use of plastic but minimize its production and use. It is necessary for healthy future.