Essays on Plastic Bags

One of the most widely produced synthetic polymers worldwide is polyvinyl chloride (PVC). PVC is the third most produced polymer on a global scale, after polyethylene, which is the most produced, and polypropylene, which is the second most produced. Both stiff and flexible versions of PVC exist. The stiff shape...

The debate about plastic bags The debate about plastic bags has raged for a long time, with business players rallying support for the commodity and conservationists pushing for its abolition and complete halt of manufacturing. The point of contention is whether plastic bags are toxic to the atmosphere and, if not,...

Millions of used plastics are discarded outside of landfills, with a significant environmental effect. Thousands of dolphins, whales, and marine mammals are killed each year after eating discarded plastic bags that they mistake for food; once eaten, the bags obstruct intestines, resulting in an agonizing death. Per year, approximately 8 billion pounds...

Globally, there has been a rise in the use of plastics due to the advantages of human life. However, the rise in these plastics has had devastating consequences on the atmosphere in particular. Due to the lack of plastics due to their non-degradable origin, experts have been exploring for decades...