Polythene: A Problematic Mindset

According to a United Nations’s report, more than one million polythene bags are consumed in the world every minute. That’s an attractive number for a businessman, looking for an opportunity to cash this viable commercial opportunity. But for an environmentalist, it’s an alarming figure that sets off a million warning bells ringing in his or her head. There is no denying the fact that a battle between proponents and opponents of polythene has been going on ever since Bangladesh became the first nation to ban the use of thin polythene bags in 2002. The battle has grown ferocious, year after…

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Why India Must Support the Ban on Single-Use Plastics?

Why allow your family to suffer for the greed of a few? Why let future generations choke under plastic pollution? Why not support a noble cause for a cleaner environment? These are simple yet profound questions that every Indian needs to consider when evaluating the ban on single-use plastic. The Environmental and Social Costs of Single-Use Plastic Plastic has permeated all aspects of our daily lives, providing convenience and increasing product availability. Yet, this convenience comes at a devastating cost. The widespread use of plastic has led to the degradation of the environment, undermining our connection to Mother Nature. By…

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