Disadvantages of using plastic

Disadvantages of using plastic: Awareness and Action


We discussed a few of the advantages plastic offers to both producers and consumers in our earlier blog. All things, however, have two sides. We shall thus make the case in this blog post that plastics negatively impact every aspect of our life.

 


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1 Awareness

Plastic pollution: There are several negative consequences of plastic pollution on the ecosystem. Plastic garbage is killing wildlife and ruining ecosystems from the land to the sea. Marine life frequently confuses plastic waste for food, which can result in ingesting it and being entangled. This endangers the existence of many species in addition to upsetting the natural equilibrium of marine ecosystems.


Plastic garbage on land contaminates soil, clogs streams, and puts land creatures in danger. Furthermore, the manufacture and burning of plastics release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.



https://environmental-action.org/articles/8-million-tons-of-plastic-pollution-each-year/

Food safety: Food safety issues can arise with plastic packaging, especially in the food business. Food contamination from plastic packaging is a possibility, particularly when the food is heated or placed in an acidic environment. Food contamination can happen whether it's being produced, stored, or transported, and consuming it could have negative health impacts.



https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/cleaning-tips/dishes/wash-dishwasher-or-hand/plastic-food-containers-and-dishes

Degradation of the environment: The environment is directly impacted by plastic pollution, which in turn has an effect on our daily lives. Ecosystems with plastic garbage suffer from wildlife harm, habitat destruction, and disruption of natural processes. Biodiversity, ecosystem stability, and ecosystem services like clean water and air may all be impacted in a cascade manner by this. The state of the environment and our quality of life are closely related.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rrapier/2021/09/30/the-plastic-pollution-crisis/
Financial Consequences: There may be financial repercussions from plastic waste as well. The local economy may be hampered by the costs of cleanup, trash management, and harm caused by plastic pollution to sectors like tourism and fishing. Furthermore, the extraction and manufacturing of plastic use limited resources and increased carbon emissions, which exacerbates climate change and its negative economic effects.
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/03/what-are-the-drawbacks-of-todays-plastics-economy/


We just highlight the numerous negative effects that plastic has on both the environment and human health. Plastic has many advantages, like cost-effectiveness and adaptability, but it also has disadvantages, including threats to human health and the environment. These underscore the need for more sustainable methods and substitutes. To reduce the detrimental effects of plastic on the environment and human health, these issues must be addressed.

https://www.quitplastic.in/post/the-environmental-impact-of-traditional-disposable-tableware


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