Plastic pollution is the extraction of plastics by the environment that subsequently adversely affects wildlife, wildlife habitats, and even humans. Plastic pollution is classified into three categories: micro-, meso-, or macro-waste. Regular use of plastic materials is increasing the level of plastic pollution Polythene bags, cosmetic plastics, household plastics, most commercial plastic products are not recycled. These take the form of waste from the environment Human unconsciousness is the main cause of plastic pollution Plastic is a chemical that takes a long time to decompose in the environment or to be recycled in a factory. It is therefore called a "waste substance." Plant species, aquatic animals, and island animals in general are facing severe losses due to plastic waste. Plastic waste hinders the habitat, food storage, and food intake of these animals. Not only plants or aquatic animals, humans are being directly and indirectly affected by plastic pollution.
Plastic pollution is indirectly responsible for the excess secretion of thyroid hormone In the United States alone, 5 million tons of plastic products are used every year Of these, only 24 percent are recycled Another 3.8 million tons of plastic waste is dumped in the ground. Various initiatives are currently being taken in various countries to reduce the use of plastic products. Legal action has also been taken against the use of polythene bags in Bangladesh.
Causes of plastic pollution
Plastic waste spreads from the place of origin to the environment in different ways in different ways Plastic waste is spreading in different ways due to ocean currents, uneven wind speeds and geographical diversity. If you go to the Caribbean Sea region, it can be well understood Micro and macro sized plastic wastes are commonly found in these areas Since plastic is a waste material, it stays in the environment until it is recycled after creation. It regularly enters the animal's food cycle (micro-particles), which is very dangerous for the animal. Plastic waste is destroying the balance of the environment in various ways
Chlorinated plastics emit toxic chemicals that mix with groundwater and surface water. Then as soon as we take in groundwater and surface water, it enters our food cycle. Because it takes 400 years to rot in the soil. And in this way we are constantly losing water Soil contains a variety of microorganisms that help in the breakdown of plastic molecules Among these microorganisms are "Pseudomonas", "Nylon-eating bacteria", and "Flavobacteria". Methane is a type of greenhouse gas that is responsible for global warming.
Plastic pollution in seawater
In 2012, research revealed that there are an estimated 165 million tons of plastic waste in the world's oceans. A type of plastic called "Nordol" that has caught everyone's attention It is an industrial plastic that is used to make plastic products or cargo ships Large quantities of nordol fall into seawater The amount of this plastic substance has been increasing year by year As a result, plastics are constantly exposed to harmful chemicals such as bio-phenols, polystyrene, etc. It is estimated that more than 5 trillion plastics float in seawater. The number of stars in our Milky Way galaxy is even greater than that in the oceans More than 14 million tons of plastic are deposited in the sea every year.