Plastic is one of the leading issues that the world and our environment is facing in the current day. Plastic is non-biodegradable which means that it would never decompose like natural substances and mix with the soil. Thus, a plastic bag, which is an integral part of our daily lives that we use in plenty, will remain on the face of the earth for millions and millions of years. But why should be ban these convenient bags in which we can simply carry everything?

Plastic bags are harmful to our environment, earth and eco-system because –

• They are non-biodegradable.
• They are a leading cause of land pollution as they stay intact in the soil. Moreover, they release chemicals into the soil that makes the latter infertile.
• They are also polluting water and more importantly killing marine life. Marine animals consume polythene bags floating in the ocean along with their food. This leads to death of marine life.
• Even land animals like cows consume polythene bags which we use to throw our everyday garbage. This enters their body and kills them.
• Polythene releases toxic chemicals. Thus when we humans consume food or water stored in plastic, we subject ourselves to the possibility of illnesses caused by these chemicals.
• Polythene bags are often used to throw away garbage from the house. Most of us throw these on the streets. These bags collect and clog our drainage system and sewerage system, especially during the rainy season leading to flood-like scenarios.

 A ban of polythene bags is inevitable if we have to save our Mother Earth.

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