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Impact of Plastic on Environment

Impact of Plastic on Environment
Authors:-Assistance Professor Naseem Husain, Assistance Professor Aqsa Almas Sheikh

Abstract-A serious environmental issue that has an impact on ecosystems, wildlife, and human health is plastic pollution. Since plastic production has increased to almost 368 million tons per year, plastics are found in both terrestrial and marine habitats. Although plastic materials are useful for many purposes, their durability also adds to their persistence in nature, which frequently harms the environment. Millions of marine species consume or become entangled in plastic waste, which can cause harm or even death, making marine life especially vulnerable. Microplastics, which are tiny plastic particles smaller than five millimeters, have also gotten into food chains, affected biodiversity, and endangered human health by contaminating water and shellfish. Plastic pollution has major socioeconomic repercussions since it impacts public health, tourism, and fisheries. Animal health and biodiversity are severely harmed by plastic pollution, which also poses a serious threat to ecosystems and animals. Ingestion, entanglement, or accumulation in food chains are all possible outcomes of the millions of tons of plastic waste that enter rivers, oceans, and terrestrial habitats every year. Fish, marine mammals, seabirds, and other marine species are especially at risk. Malnutrition, internal damage, and obstructions can result from consuming plastic waste, which significantly lowers survival rates. Several governmental efforts are being implemented to reduce plastic production and consumption, encourage recycling and biodegradable alternatives, and increase public knowledge of sustainable practices to reduce plastic pollution. To properly solve this complex issue, however, a comprehensive strategy including individuals, businesses, and governments is required.

DOI: 10.61137/ijsret.vol.11.issue1.146

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