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- 3. INTRODUCTION:- PLASTIC IS:- A synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers such as polyethylene, PVC, nylon, etc., that can be moulded into shape while soft, and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.
- 4. TYPES OF PLASTIC:- Polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE) High-density polyethylene (HDPE) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) Polypropylene (PP) Polystyrene (PS) Other types of plastic
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- 6. ADVANTAGES OF PLASTIC:- Light Durable Transparent Versatile Odorless Non-conductive cheap
- 8. ON OCEANS Plasticpollutes beaches &oceans since Garbage has been discarded into the oceans . Since the 1940s, plastic use has increased dramatically, and eventually waste is deposited on beaches worldwide.
- 10. On Marine lifeand Animals Plastic bags kill animals. About 100,000 animals such as dolphins, turtles whales, penguins are killed every year due to plastic bags. Many animals ingest plastic bags, mistaking them for food, and therefore die. the ingested plastic bag remains intact even after the death of the animal. Thus, it lies around in the landscape where another victim may ingest it.
- 12. On Human Life Plastic pollutes from the initial stage of its production. Chemicals of plastic are hazardous to human health Some of the constituents known to cause cancer. Plastic resins themselves are flammable and have contributed considerably to several accidents worldwide.
- 14. Facts of plastic- Depletion of ozone:- due to toxins released when plastic is burned Global warming:-plastic manufacturing industries cause carbon pollution and there results in global warming. Floods:- plastic bags can block storm drains and eventually cause severe flooding. Infertility of soil:- Excess plastic waste in landfills kills soil fertility: Eco experts
- 15. Reasons For PlasticPollution In Our Community:- Industrial waste,E-waste Improper garbage system Irregularity of the Pvt. Garbage contractors. Ignorance of the people about the causes and effects of the plastic pollution. Lack of proper knowledge about the plastic pollution and its effects. Lack of social responsibility .
- 17. Latest Ways UsedTo Curb Plastic Pollution:- using wax-catterpillars:- These Polythene-Eating Caterpillars May Help Curb Plastic Pollution
- 18. Fuel from plastic:- "Threehundred tones of plastic waste is generated in Chennai per day. If this can be used ideally, a significant amount of high quality crude oil can be generated, thereby solving the plastic menace,"
- 19. On Going RevolutionsOn Plastic in India:- Disposable Plastic Banned In Delhi NCR From January 1: National Green Tribunal Plastic Banned Along Ganga From Gomukh To Haridwar. A Unique Mission to Rid Badrinath From Growing Plastic Menace. National Green Tribunal Bans Use of Plastic Bottles in Haridwar. Now, Rs. 5,000 Fine for Burning Trash in Public Spaces in Capital Region.
- 20. Our Responsibility:- Thebest solution is prevention. Proper management for disposal Creating public awareness would bring a great difference in present situation. Overall reduction in plastic usage. Hand over plastics properly for recycling or disposal.
- 21. Design to change The two best ways we can do are:- 1. use less plastics 2.To reuse plastics when possible
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