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 governments and individuals to solve this problem?

It is a common belief that the amount of

plastic

waste has increased and it causes enormous harmful effects on the environment.

However

, there are some methods to resolve

this

issue by governments and individuals,

this

essay will discuss the negative effects of

plastic

garbage and various solutions.

To begin

with, a lot of wildlife became extinct

due to

the consumption of

plastic

. One of the main features of

plastic

is resistant to damage, which makes them not rot easily and remains in the oceans almost forever. Many fishes are killed by eating

this

floating

plastic

too much because it can not be digested.

This

brings a massive negative influence on the food chain. Human is

also

not an exception to

this

influence. The recent research is well-attested that the amount of mico-

plastic

in modern human meals takes a peak

due to

the pollution in the oceans. It is undeniable that the damage by

plastic

junk is several.

However

, governments and citizens can resolve

this

problem. Countries can make regulations to prevent the production of unnecessary

plastic

.

For instance

, the South Korean government created a law that forces every shop and restaurant not to give free

plastic

bags to customers. The individual can

also

protect the environment by using eco-friendly products rather than one-used-only

plastic

products.

For example

, the young generation who is more sensitive to environmental problems compared to the elderly tends to buy decomposable items and eco-bags. To put it in a nutshell, the harmful impacts on the world of

plastic

are serious.

However

, regulations by big authorities and proactive help from usual citizens can stop

this

problem to continue to grow.