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Environmental Impact of Polythene by Akanksha Gupta is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Polythene is commonly used plastic that has negative environmental impacts. Its use is increasing which leads to littering that pollutes both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Plastic waste harms wildlife through entanglement, ingestion, and reducing food intake. Several methods are used to dispose of polythene like thermal treatment, landfilling, recycling, and biodegradation, but all have limitations. Improper disposal of polythene poses serious threats to both flora and fauna worldwide.
- Author
- Akanksha Gupta
- Language
- EN