why are polythene bags are dangerous?
Asked by Gautam
| 11th Dec, 2013,
01:38: PM
Expert Answer:
- Polythene bags are dangerous because they are non-biodegradable.
- It takes thousands of years for its natural biodegradation.
- It makes the soil less fertile when thrown on land.
- When thrown in water it chokes ponds, rivers and oceans. It harms the sea life.
- If animals eat plastic, it gets stuck in their stomach. It makes them sick, because the bacteria in their stomach cannot break the plastic into smaller pieces.
Answered by Prachi Sawant
| 12th Dec, 2013,
06:34: PM
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