Plastics can cause various health hazards. This is because plastics are non-biodegradable. That is they cannot be decomposed by microorganisms. Reducing the usage of plastics and recycling plastic object are two ways of countering the harmful effects associated with plastic disposal.
To aid recycling of plastic garbage, two types of bins are made available by municipality:
a. Green bin: that accommodates biodegradable wastes.
b. Blue bin: that accommodates waste like plastic and glass.
1. Do not accept plastic bags when you go for shopping.
2. Keep plastic bag clean and dry for recycling.
3. Do not throw plastic waste at roadside or in water bodies.
4. Use separate garbage bins at your home for biodegradable and non- biodegradable wastes.
5. Reproduce percolation of water into the soil.