More and more plastic are polluting the oceans. What problems are caused by plastic waste? What can be done to solve this problem?

In recent decades, most people understand the importance of recycling

materials

such

as glass,

plastic

and cartons which helps to reduce our impact on the environment.

However

, the population across the world do not recycle their

waste

which often ends up in the oceans.

This

essay will discuss the effects caused by

plastic

waste

and how

this

problem can be alleviated. The reasons associated with

plastic

waste

management are plentiful;

firstly

, the degradation of polythene takes many years, due to which the habitat of sea creatures is destroyed. For an instance, the polymers which often dumped into oceans are sometimes can get stuck into the fins of dolphins, thereby restricting their motion. The

second

reason is that the small

plastic

materials

discarded into the sea are sometimes consumed by the small fish and

thus

enter into the food chain of their system. To take an example, reports show that humans consume approximately 3 grams of nano elastic particles every year through food.

This

results in severe illness and health issues. From my perspective, there are a few measures to be taken for

plastic

waste

management. In order to reduce polymer

waste

, the government can opt for recycling methods. Several initiatives can be taken by authorities

such

as comprehensive public campaigns on recycling. Another way to encourage the public is to use more ecological sustainable

materials

instead

of using

plastic

. To help with the costs, the government should provide various means namely recycling bin bags and frequent collections arrangement. To conclude, elastic

materials

disbursed into oceans have major effects on health and the environment. Encouraging the public to follow some rules which benefit our environment and offering some free resources can reduce the negative consequences.