Say no to plastic and keep the environment green

The amount of joy that one can derive from the natural world is abundant. The soothing fragrance of flowers from the gardens, the dewdrops on the tips of leaves, from the white glistening snow to the sand dunes in the desert, nature keeps amusing us with its exquisiteness and wealth of wonders.

And now let’s imagine a landscape in which all these things of beauty have been covered with plastic bottles, containers, and polythene bags. How depressing is it to imagine it! Unfortunately, so many people and places actually have to witness exactly this in their daily lives. This is exactly what humans have been doing to the environment since last few decades.

Considering the current state of our mother earth, it is imperative that we, at every possible level, start taking every possible initiative to protect our earth, to revitalize it, thereby protecting the species that share this lovely blue planet with us.

Table of Contents

• Mother Nature has always protected us.
• Plastic Bags are a threat to the environment.
• Urgent need to reduce plastic pollution.
• What are the ways to reduce plastic use?
• Let us all step together toward a green and clean environment.

Mother Nature has always protected us.

Our earth is the only known planet in our galaxy that can support life.

Nature comprises of both the living and non-living things which are naturally showered by Almighty, excluding the artificial articles by man.

God furnished us with such beautiful and extraordinary creations without which human life would not have been possible.

Natural resources such as soil, vegetation, air, water, biodiversity, reservoirs, oceans, etc, all of these are those which man cannot afford with all his money, but nature provides us for free.

Over the years, man is has reached new heights of achievements, but unfortunately when it comes to the fragile ecosystem, humans have not put in the much needed efforts into protecting it

Plastic Bags are a threat to the environment.

1. Plastic as being nonbiodegradable does not get degraded in the soil and hence, causes soil pollution. Polythene makes soil infertile. The polythene interaction with soil kills various eco-friendly microbes and diminishes the fertility.

2. Food packets, storages, electronic items, etc every item which we bring within plastic bags also pack up toxic chemicals, bisphenols, mercury, poisons, etc. . These, when come in contact with humans, can cause fatal damage to the body like cancer, congenital disabilities, etc.

3. Plastics, through contaminated water can reach our bloodstream and tissues. This causes impaired immunity, birth disabilities, and pulmonary asthma.

4. Wildlife that accidently intakes plastic, mistaking it for food, results in unfortunate demise of thousands of such animals, birds and aquatic life.

5. Moreover our oceans are turning into a plastic soup. Marine life is getting killed due to plastic pollution.

Urgent need to reduce plastic pollution.

There is a need for an urgent call to shun plastic use. Plastic has become an evitable part of our lives because of the ease of plastic processing and its low cost. We are surrounded by plastics in household items, grocery shops, shopping bags, even cars!

Polythene bags have become very common. These are given free of cost after the purchases at the fruits, vegetable shops, or grocery shops.

 But the reality is that plastics are like toxins causing slow cancer in our lives. Plastics are unhygienic, and include carcinogenic elements that prove to be a great health risk.

What are the ways to reduce plastic pollution?

• Though polythene or plastic bags are useful materials, but it is crucial that plastic waste is properly recycled and does not damage the environment. Not only governments but also individuals play an essential role in this respect.
•  As responsible citizens, we should carry our own cloth or jute bags jute to carry the shopped items. Do not rely on the shopkeeper to offer you the plastic bag.
• Never forget or hesitate to carry that bag. Make it a habit to use your own bag for any kind of shopping.
• You can make your own cool bag with some art and craft which will encourage you and give you the satisfaction of carrying a good stylish grocery bag.
• Moreover, it will surely inspire others. It is also seen that many retailers give some interesting offers to customers who carry their own bags.
• Companies should promote the use of cloth bags or jute bags which will encourage the purchasers to be part of anti-plastic use campaign. The cloth bags or jute bags are biodegradable and reusable and will not create havoc on earth.
• Help the organizations which are working for the cause. Promote ‘BYE BYE Ethene’, anti-plastic programs, and become a responsible citizen of the country.
•  Never forget the three Rs – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
• Plant more and more trees. Contribute to building green belts again. Promote ‘Go Green’ programs nearby you that can help mother earth to rejuvenate itself.
• Recycle your own plastic waste instead of throwing it here and there. Try to reduce its consumption.

 Let us all step together toward a green and clean environment.

It is a wake-up call for everyone to participate when it comes to saving the environment. Let us shun the use of polythene bags, reduce plastic pollution and promote reforestation.