Give a scientific reason for the following.
Use of plastic must be avoided or minimized.

Question

Give a scientific reason for the following.Use of plastic must be avoided or minimized.

Philoid · Accepted Answer

Use of plastic must be avoided or minimized because
i) Plastic is a non- biodegradable substance.

ii) Non- biodegradables substances are the substances which do not get easily decomposed.

iii) Burning of plastic causes air, water, and soil pollution.

iv) They produce harmful and toxic gases.

v) They cause health problems too. Their toxic chemicals can damage several body organs.