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What is the difference between polythene and polyethylene?
There is no difference between polythene and polyethylene. Polythene is simply another name for polyethylene, which is a common type of plastic material used in many products such as plastic bags, containers, and packaging.
Why do gardeners cover trays of cutting with polythene bags?
Gardeners cover trays of cuttings with polythene bags to create a humid environment that helps promote root growth. The bag helps retain moisture and warmth, creating ideal conditions for the cuttings to establish roots.
Advantages of polythene?
ADVANTAGES1. Polythene film is one of the most lightweight and durable packaging mediums available.2. Plastic packaging makes an important contribution to reducing food spoilage rates.3. Polythene ducting is compatible with most fans, heaters, air conditioners, air handling units, etc4. Polythene Bags use less energy and resources to create than glass or paper.5. Clear polythene allows recipients to view the contents (such as a magazine cover) prompting them to open immediately if the item is of interest or expectedDISADVANTAGES1. Polythene is not biodegradable, and if dumped in the soil causes harm to the plant life, as the toxic substances of polythene get blocked among the soil particles.2. Polythene threatens the life in the water bodies. The chemicals in polythene affects the survival of flora and fauna of the aquatic and marine Eco-systems.3. Polythene is also likely to clog the drains causing problems in the water flow of the pipes. The pipe blockages would cause flooding and the free flow of water is disturbed.4. Polythene is harmful for animals if swallowed. It solidifies inside the abdominal cavity which ultimately becomes lethal to the animal.5. In most households poly bags are used to preserve food items. It has been found out, the colourful poly bags contains lead and cadmium which are toxic and cause adverse effects to human health.6. If polythene is burnt in open air Hydrogen cyanide which is carcinogenic (cancer causing) is released.7.Hydrogen cyanide causes environmental pollution and health hazards
How polythene is harmful for animals?
Polythene is not biodegradable * Polyeethene threatens the life in the water bodies. The polyethene articles (e.g. six pack rings) affects the survival of animals the aquatic and marine eco systems. * Polyethene is also likele to clog the drains causing problems in the water flow of the pipes. The pipe blockages would cause flooding and the free flow of water is disturbed. * Polyethene is harmful for animals if swallowed. It can accumulate in the bowels which ultimately becomes lethal to the animal. * In most households poly bags are used to preserve food items. Reused bag may be contaminated by materials harmful to human health.
What chemicals are in a plastic bag?
Supermarket carrier bags are mostly poly(ethene) which is commonly called polythene. High density poly(ethene) will make thicker and stronger bags than low density poly(ethene). The strong ones that supermarkets sell you that have a 'woven' feel to them are poly(propene) otherwise known as polypropylene.
What are the hazards of food served in polythene bags?
hazards of polythene bags
Why should you discourage the use of polythene bags?
we should discourage the use of polythene bags as they are not biodegradable and thus cause pollution..
Which country uses more polythene bags?
2
What are uses of polythene?
The main one is plastic bags
What are the types of polythene bags?
LDPE , HDPE, LLDPE
What are hefty sandwich bags made of?
Hefty sandwich bags are made up of polythene.
What bag is the strongest biodegradble bags or a polythene bag?
I believe biodegradable bags are the strongest because they are made to withstand pressure, weather changes, or just about any force. The strength and quality of these bags are made to last a lifetime.
Why Indian government banned the use of polythene bags?
So that India is more safer from pollution as most of the people are unaware of the harm caused when polythene bags r disposed.
What are tha Uses and misuses of polythene?
it is used in plastic bags
Can sperm travel through polythene bags?
No. Technically it is not possible.
Why should be polythene not banned?
it may be more echo friendly to use material bags but you can also reuse polythene bags so whats the point it is easy to carry. it is cheap and best.
When did the Haryana Government pass Act Against Polythene bags?
2005
