Plastic bags, 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 slove this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

In ancient times the use of organic materials was abundant, People used clay, wood and some types of metals to make

products

. As modernization grew technology helped mankind achieve impossible tasks.

This

technology was used to synthesize a product called "

Plastic

" which is now used in almost every aspect of our lives from our office to our kitchen, almost 80% of utensils are made up of

plastic

.

Due to

the vast majority of people using

plastic

in the form of

plastic

bottles , bags and packaging. It has become a major problem for our environment.

For instance

, it is a synthetic material which takes 100 years to decompose so it becomes a part of our Ecosystem damaging our marine life. It is responsible for 30% of marine death which is a very concerning number.

Moreover

, it is a common belief that the best way to get rid of

plastic

is by burning it but unfortunately, it is the worst thing we can possibly do to our atmosphere.

For example

, when

plastic

burns it releases a load of carbon monoxide and methane gas. These two are known deadly gases which are the biggest contributors to air pollution. These harmful gases cause lung diseases like Cancer, Chronic illness and Alveoli dysfunction. Numerous policies can be made to control

this

problem.

Firstly

, governments should forge laws regarding

this

issue and announce penalties if one is broken.

For instance

, there should be a law against trashing

plastic

products

in the same bins as organic

products

.

this

would help separate it from other materials. Recycling bins should be placed to collect

plastic

from communities which will prevent it from being thrown out into the environment. Another measure which can be taken is to limit

plastic

production to

such

an extent that its production only meets its demand.

Furthermore

, awareness programs should be held to educate individuals and encourage them to use organic

products

which are safe for the environment. World Health Organization has laid out hundreds of articles concerning the dangers

plastic

causes to our surroundings. Technology has played an important role in mankind's success but excess of everything can be dangerous so we have to balance everything.