PLASTIC & PLASTIC

PLASTIC & PLASTIC

            Plastic, in its many forms, has become in dispensable. It has replaced wood in furniture and, in some instance, even metals. The loss of tree cover to make furniture would have a more serious impact on the environment than the use of plastics. We need is research to help create bio-degradable plastic.

            A total ban on the use of plastics is impossible. Can milk and oil be supplied in containers made of paper? The widespread use of plastic carry bags undoubtedly poses a serious problem. At the same time, a ban should be a gradual and long-term objective. People use plastic because of its convenience. While educating people on the need to shun plastic, we also need to make available cheaper, safer, durable alternatives. Cloth and jute bags need to be an attractively priced, easily available. More research needs to be done on using plastic waste for productive purpose.

            Now the milk packet is made of plastic. In the 1970 s and 1980 s milk was supplied in bottles. There is a great deal of ordeal in maintaining the bottles. They need to be collected after use and cleaned properly.

            We have been taught to say no too many things. We should eliminate plastic cover otherwise its ill effects will continue to with us.

Prof. John Kurakar