What problems do waste plastics cause in the environment?

Answer 1

I have a doubt and I dont know if its an air pollution because if deforestation occurs then there would be greater quantities of CO2 meaning that trees wont be able to transform it in Oxygen. I dont know why it is a land pollution

Answer 2

Because humans don't think about the consequences of their actions. We don't care about where our plastic goes when we throw it away, we just want it gone and out of the way. We all hear about plastic pollution, but we all think that we are not to blame. Mankind needs to sort this problem out and soon.

Answer 3

If plastic is dropped down drain grates in streets then it goes straight out to sea, here sea animals may choke on it. this is pushing many sea creatures close to extinction (sea turtle, etc) then the rubbish with either get washed up on the beach where many beach life, such as pengins, seagulls, etc, choke on it, and it ruins our beach habitats. Plastic takes around 100,000 years to decompose. If plastics are not recycled then this mess will stack up. Rubbish lets off carbon dioxide and other gases that contribute to global warming. this has a major affect on our enviroment.

Answer 4

Dont get f's in school or yo fired Dont get f's in school or yo fired

Answer 5

plastics are not biodegradable so it alters the composition of the soil.

Answer 6

Plastic takes quite alot of energgy to make and doesn't decompose like a paper bag would and can take up to 6 years to become soil.