The effects of plastic bags on International Rice Research Instillation, water and air are really quite devastating._ soil causing loss of soil fertility.' Ute found that plastic bags destroys the bacteria of the toxic gases and pollutant When dumped in soil it does not allow emission of particular, cannot pass through s Thermopylae the earth. Sunlight, its ultra violet ray in plastic bags into the soil. Here it is noted that use of plastic bags has become a culture of every day life for the people of all strata. Market mechanism drives people to use polythene because it is available and cheap. Again it is "tough, water proof and easy to car and store". People feel comfortable by using plastic bags paying little attention to the damage to the environment. Adverse effect on environment and public health due to indiscriminate use of plastic bags is colossal. It causes contamination of water by blocking the entire system of the drains and sewer lines. It results in germination of bacterial and water borne diseases, spread of mosquitoes and bad smells. Processing and reprocessing of plastic substances cause air pollution. Street urchins use to collect polythene bags from the disposal sites and burn them in the open space. By doing this they produce hydrogen cyanide snide and other poisonous gases that pollute air as well as affect health of the urchins. It may lead even to fatal disease like cancer. Now it is time we did something for saving the environment. Every citizen should feel the concern, ownership and belonging with the problem and act accordingly.
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