Plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic packaging are bad for the environment. What damage does plastic do to the environment? What can be done by the governments and individuals to solve this problems?

It is certainly true that the continually increased

usage

of

plastic

-made

bags

, bottles and packaging has posed a global threat to environmental sustainability. The non-biodegradable nature of these ubiquitous single-use

plastic

products

can be fatal for animals and increase global warming. In

this

essay, I would argue that

this

problem can be overcome by the collective efforts of

governments

and individuals by limiting

plastic

product

usage

, promoting biodegradable alternatives, and using reusable

products

. One of the main adverse effects of single-use

plastic

on the

environment

is the damage it causes to the ecosystem because of its non-biodegradable characteristic. Numerous studies and research have shown that when animals ingest

plastic

, they suffer serious health problems that can ultimately result in death.

Moreover

, the incineration of

plastic

waste produces high carbon emissions globally, which may increase global warming. The more we use

plastic

, the more it will degrade our

environment

.

Further

, it is high time for

governments

and individuals to understand the gravity of

plastic

's negative impacts which our planet is experiencing, and should work together to alleviate

this

problem. In my opinion, states should outlaw single-use

plastic

products

and encourage and invest in industries which manufacture biodegradable disposable

products

.

For instance

, in India, many disposable manufacturing small-scale and cottage industries use bagasse to make sturdy plates, glasses, shopping

bags

, food packaging, etc.

Hence

, by investing in and promoting these industries,

governments

will not only save the

environment

from the hazards of

plastic

, but they will

also

help to generate new employment sources.

Furthermore

, we as individuals can support our

governments

by limiting our

plastic

usage

to a minimum.

For example

, we can carry reusable cloth

bags

for shopping

instead

of asking for

plastic

bags

at checkout counters in stores. The less we use

plastic

products

, the less they will be produced. In conclusion, I would argue that the damage

plastic

causes to the

environment

because of its non-biodegradable nature can be attenuated by limiting

plastic

product

usage

and encouraging biodegradable alternatives to

plastic

.