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yes plastic bags are a health hazard. this is beause people can suffocate, this is becasue if a young child gets a hold of the bag they can put it over their heads and then they can have it wrapped around their head and neck and lose oxygen. it is also a health hazard becasue it can pollute the earth since it takes a long time to degarte because it is not biodegradable.
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Will plastic bags melt when heated?
Yes, plastic bags can melt when heated to high temperatures. Most plastic bags are made from polyethylene, which has a low melting point. It's important to avoid heating plastic bags, as they can release toxic fumes and cause a fire hazard.
Can babies get bags?
Babies should not be given bags - they try to put things into their mouths and they might suffocate on the bag's plastic.
How do plastic bags impact the environment?
Plastic bags impact the environment by contributing to pollution, harming wildlife, and taking a long time to decompose, which can lead to environmental damage and health risks.
Why it is dangerous to leave plastic bags near burning gas stove?
Leaving plastic bags near a burning gas stove is dangerous because the heat from the stove can cause the plastic to melt or ignite, leading to a fire hazard. Burning plastic releases toxic fumes that can be harmful to health if inhaled. Additionally, flames can quickly spread to nearby flammable materials, escalating the risk of a larger fire. It is essential to keep flammable materials, including plastic, away from heat sources to ensure safety.
What are merits and demerits of plastic?
It depends on what type of plastic .... for instance for plastic bags: Advantages The durability, strength, low cost, water and chemicals resistance, welding properties, lesser energy and heavy chemicals requirements in manufacture, fewer atmosphere emissions and light weight are advantages of plastic bags. Many studies comparing plastic versus paper for shopping bags show that plastic bags have less net environmental effect than paper bags, requiring less energy to produce, transport and recycle; however these studies also note that recycling rates for plastic are significantly lower than for paper.[2] Plastic bags can be incinerated in appropriate facilities for waste-to-energy. Plastic bags are stable and benign in sanitary landfills.[3] Plastic carrier bags can be reused as trash bags or bin bags. Plastic bags are complimentary in many locations but are charged or "taxed" in others. Disadvantages The following disadvantages have also been identified: Plastic bags are made of petrochemicals, a nonrenewable resource. Plastic bags are flimsy and often do not stand up as well as paper or cloth. When disposed of improperly, they are unsightly and represent a hazard to wildlife. Conventional plastic bags are not readily biodegradable in a sanitary landfill. Plastic bags can cause unsupervised infants to suffocate.[4] They clog roadside drains, which could cause the flooding of the street at heavy rainfalls. BY JOMON JOSEPH
Are plastic shipping bags still being made?
Plastic shipping bags are still being made. Biodegradable plastic and degradable plastic bags are much friendlier to the environment than just regular plastic bags.
Which can support more paper or plastic bags?
Plastic bags can support more weight but paper bags can support more items
How can plastic bags be reduced?
Plastic can easily be reduced by using reusable bags.
Can plastic bags be made out of dolphins?
No, if they are PLASTIC bags they cant be made of dolphins
How many plastic bags are used a day in the US?
many plastic bags
How many plastic bags used a day in the US.?
many plastic bags
Can broken bags be recycled?
Paper bags, yes ... plastic, no. In our area, plastic bags with a recycle logo can be recycled.
