THEME OF THE MONTH

PLASTICS : THREAT OR BOON

A plastic material is any of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic solids that are moldable. Plastics are typically organic polymers of high molecular mass, but they often contain other substances. They are usually synthetic, most commonly derived from petrochemicals, but many are partially natural.

Open burning of plastic waste is simply dangerous to your health and the health of the environment. Plastic such as PVC (polyvinylchloride) is common in such things as bottles and jugs, plastic packaging and blister packs, etc. When these are burnt in the house, carbon monoxide, dioxins and furans are released into your air. Whilst carbon monoxide is a pretty well known poison, dioxins and furans are not. Studies have linked dioxins and furans to cancer and respiratory disease.

SUGGESTIONS TO AVIOD PLASTICS

1) USE OF POLYTHENE OR PAPER BAGS INSTEAD OF PLASTIC BAGS WHILE SHOPPING.

2)DRINK WATER FROM TAPS INSTEAD OF USING PLASTIC BOTTLES

3) EAT FOOD IN ALUMINIUM FOIL INSTEAD OF PLASTIC BAGS.

ADVANTAGES OF PLASTICS

1) PLASTIC ARE LIGHT

2) THEY ARE CHEAP

3) THEY ARE DURABLE

DISADVANTAGES

1) THEY  ARE  NON BIO -DEGRADABLE

2) BURNING OF PLASTICS CAUSES POLLUTION ,HEART DISEASES , CANCE ETC.....