Plastic shopping bags contribute to the pollution of land and sea. Some people think they should be banned. Do you agree or disagree? and what can be done to reduce it?

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have emerged as a major contributor to the pollution of land and sea, and I firmly advocate for their ban. One primary reason for

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is the indelible harm these

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inflict on the environment. Being non - decomposable, they can survive in the environment for an extremely long time. On land, they stack up in landfills, encroaching upon vast amounts of space and creating unappealing mounds of waste. Wind can easily disperse these

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, causing them to litter every nook and cranny of both urban and rural landscapes. In the oceans, the peril is magnified. Many marine species, like sea turtles, dolphins, and various seabirds, are at risk of confusing

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with food sources.

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, numerous marine organisms suffer from the ingestion of these

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, which can lead to obstruction in their digestive tracts and ultimately prove fatal. The

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recycling of

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is more of an idealized notion rather than a practical remedy. Gathering and segregating these

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for recycling is a convoluted and

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process. Even in regions with ostensibly efficient recycling mechanisms, only a minimal proportion of

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are actually recycled. The lion's share ends up as waste, whether on land or in water bodies. To mitigate the pollution caused by

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, a comprehensive strategy is required. Public awareness campaigns are indispensable. These should focus on enlightening the public about the extensive environmental damage that

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bring. Employing different media like television, social media, and community outreach programs can effectively communicate to the public the

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negative consequences of using

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on the environment. Educational institutions can

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play a role by integrating relevant environmental topics into their teaching programs.

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, governmental actions hold the key. Governments should introduce incentives for enterprises to abandon

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. Tax incentives can be granted to companies that choose sustainable packaging alternatives. Subsidies could be offered to manufacturers of biodegradable or reusable

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. Stringent regulations must be put in place to restrain or entirely forbid the production and distribution of

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. In conclusion, banning

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is an essential and pressing action in the fight against environmental pollution. By implementing public education and formulating appropriate policies to drive sustainable business

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, we can aim to reduce the environmental harm caused by

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and bestow a cleaner and more sustainable world upon future generations.