Disadvantage of plastic products?

Plastic is widely used in packaging. Eating food out of plastic containers may cause cancer. Both creation and recycling of plastic produce toxic gases and residues which causes air and water and land pollution. Few additives such as phthalates etc.

1. Why is plastic bad?
2. What are the bad effects of plastic on environment?
3. How is plastic bad for humans?
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of producing degradable plastics?
5. What are the 3 worst effects of plastic pollution?
6. What is plastic made of and why is it bad?

Why is plastic bad?

Plastic pollution causes harm to humans, animals and plants through toxic pollutants. It can take hundreds or even thousands of years for plastic to break down so the environmental damage is long-lasting. It affects all organisms in the food chain from tiny species like plankton through to whales.

What are the bad effects of plastic on environment?

The major impact of plastic bags on the environment is that it takes many years to for them to decompose. In addition, toxic substances are released into the soil when plastic bags perish under sunlight and, if plastic bags are burned, they release a toxic substance into the air causing ambient air pollution.

How is plastic bad for humans?

Microplastics entering the human body via direct exposures through ingestion or inhalation can lead to an array of health impacts, including inflammation, genotoxicity, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and necrosis, which are linked to an array of negative health outcomes including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, ...

What are the advantages and disadvantages of producing degradable plastics?

Recyclable

Apart from taking less time to break down when discarded, biodegradable plastics can also be recycled and are non-toxic since they contain no chemicals or toxins compared to other types of plastics that can emit harmful chemicals, especially if burned.

What are the 3 worst effects of plastic pollution?

These include: Physical impact on marine life: entanglement, ingestion, starvation. Chemical impact: the buildup of persistent organic pollutants like PCBs and DDT. Transport of invasive species and pollutants from polluted rivers to remote areas in the ocean.

What is plastic made of and why is it bad?

Plastics are made out of refined crude oil and contain chemicals such as BPA (Bisphenol-A) that function mainly as plasticisers, making plastic more durable and flexible. While this makes plastic very practical for everyday use, it also adds a significant health risk, especially whenever it comes in contact with food.