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What is your current use of plastic bags?
ma current use of plactic bags is 23 a a week
Would burning used plactic bags be better for the environment then dumping them in landfill?
Plastic bags are generally polypropylene or polyethylene. Use as a fuel would present no problems if they could be gathered for combustion. Alternately the bags could be recycled as plastic feed stock for low end uses.
Why are brown paper grocery bags better for the environment?
Paper brown grocery bags are argued to be better for the environment as they are biodegradable wheras some plastic bags can last decades and potentially harm wildlife.
How do plastic bags effect people?
They can suffocate young children and also harm the environment.
What are the harmful effects of plastic bags in different parts of world?
it can harm environment & our respiration system
What shall be done to destroy plastic completely without harming the environment?
by avoiding the use of plastic .....in the place of plastic we can use jute bags it will also not harm our environment
Are 'bags for life' good for the environment?
bags for life mean that people use less plastic carrier bags. This means that we make less green house gasses producing them and they are not put into lanfill sites. it also means they are not left as pollution to degrade in the environment and potentially harm animals and get in to water streams.
How can you use canvas bags instead of plastic ones?
Reusable bags are a great and easy way to help the environment. Plastic bags harm the environment because of the chemicals used to produce them are damaging, and once the made is made, it will not biodegrade. But make sure you're using that eco friendly bag to buy other green products! :) Pure and Gentle Soap is a great company that put the environment first! Check them out at: www.pureandgentlesoap.com
What will happen if i don't reuse plastic bags?
If you don't reuse plastic bags, they will likely end up in landfills or as litter in the environment. This can contribute to environmental pollution, harm wildlife, and take a long time to decompose, harming the ecosystem. Reusing plastic bags helps reduce waste and minimizes the negative impact on the environment.
Can plastic bags harm your waterways?
yes, plastic bags can harm out waterways because if a plastic bags gets stuck in a pipe of something then the water will not work and you will have to pay money to get the plumber to come and fix it
Is paper better than plactic or is plactic better than paper?
Whether paper is better than plastic depends on how it is used. As a writing material, paper is often better. As a conveyance for flowing liquids, plastic is usually better than paper. For bags, if you are unable to use reusable grocery bags (which are readily available for very low prices but require periodic laundering), paper is the much better option. Paper bags, while not exactly environmentally friendly, can at least be composted or recycled. Plastic bags have very few secondary uses, and are almost always simply thrown in the trash.
In what way and why does waste harm the environment?
in what way and why doeswaste harm the environment?
