Environmental impact of plastic

Currently, many people are talking about environmental pollution globally. First, let's see what plastic is Plastics can be referred to as synthetic or semi-synthetic materials that use polymers as the main ingredients.

The environmental damage caused by plastic is enormous Although plant parts and other organic materials can pollute soil organisms Soil organisms cannot digest plastic products. Plastic takes more than a thousand years to decompose.

Let's look at the indirect damage caused by plastic

Plastics do not decompose, so they remain in the soil for a long time Due to the presence of these in the soil, they cause landslides. 80% of marine debris is plastic These are a major threat to aquatic life. It has also been found that mixing plastic waste with water and human consumption can introduce dioxins, metals and other toxic chemicals that are harmful to the body's hormone function. Research has revealed that plastic micro-particles pollute the earth's surface 23 times more than marine pollution caused by plastic micro-particles. During laundry, mixed acrylic fibers, nylon, spandex and polyester are released into the open environment. According to a study, more than 700,000 tiny particles of microscopic plastic fibers are released into the environment in one washing machine. You've seen the effects of plastic on animals like turtles and sea lions The toxic gases released by burning polythene cause air pollution, cancer and respiratory diseases. Diseases such as dengue fever are spread by filling water in equipment such as plastic containers that are thrown away irregularly, and flooding occurs during the rainy season due to blockage of drainage systems. These are environmental, health and social pressures. Because of plastic, the environment is polluted in every way and humans get many negative results. A large number of aquatic organisms die and their habitats are also destroyed.

We can stop this destruction by using products made from natural ingredients as much as possible instead of plastic. Use products that use cloth or other biodegradable materials instead of plastic bags.