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Harmful Effects of Plastics on Environment by Meenal Sachan is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Plastics have become widely used globally but also create significant disposal and environmental problems. As plastic use increases, so do issues associated with waste. Plastic pollution kills over 1 million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals each year as they ingest or become entangled in plastic debris. Additionally, burning plastic releases toxic chemicals into the air and water. Most household waste consists of plastic, which does not biodegrade and pollutes lands and oceans for thousands of years. Red

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Meenal Sachan

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