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Harmful effects of using plastic bags:

(i) Plastic is non-biodegradable so it will remain as such and pollute the environment.


(ii) Burning of plastic bags produces toxic gases.


(iii) Plastic bags can block the drainage system.


(iv) Discarded plastic bags when eaten by cows and other stray animals can block their alimentary canal and cause harm to them.


(v) Plastic bags when thrown in the water bodies, can cause water pollution as these do not decompose.


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