how is plastic harming the environment
2006-12-04 07:29:04 · 6 answers · asked by carol f 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Plastic is harmful to the environment insofar as it is not biodegradable, and will remain largely unchanged for centuries to come (unless recycled, which is rare for bags.) Also, our oceans (and the stomachs of many of the large creatures that inhabit them) are full of plastic. And, for what it's worth, plastic is made from oil, its over-use exacerbates oil dependency.
2006-12-04 07:34:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They take longer to rot away than paper ones do. (But then again your groceries don't rip them and fall through the bottom in the supermarket parking lot on a rainy day like paper ones do.)
2006-12-04 07:35:07 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you re use them its OK but if your just butting them in the garbage, then they wind up in land fill, and they are not biodegradable. not good for the earth. thank you
2006-12-04 07:33:07 · answer #3 · answered by Lara <:(((>< 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why you should-Because paper bags are less durable and kill trees.
2006-12-04 07:33:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its non biodegradible so its more harmful
2006-12-04 07:31:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can kill animals and kids, they could suffocate!
2006-12-04 07:31:08 · answer #6 · answered by *~*~*~* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋