Plastic material has unique and useful properties compared to other materials that, over the years, it has contributed greatly to improve the quality of our lives. Plastics are used in packaging, clothing, toys, housing, automobiles, aircraft, electronics, signs, recreation items, and medical implants to name but a few of their many tailor-made applications.
Plastics are generally made up of hydrogen and carbon, chemically inert and not degradable in the environment. Hence they do not cause any harm to the environment and health. One of the very important properties of plastic is it is recyclable. There are various technology options available for recycling.
Ban on the manufacture, sale and storage of all kinds of plastic bags (in some states) is not justifiable. In fact, the increased demand for the cellulose-based paper bags will only increase the destruction of forests which is not acceptable.
What we need in India today is enforcement of existing laws to prevent indiscriminate littering of plastic material, organized collection and segregation of plastic materials and strict regulatory control on the recycling units.
The country has all the required laws in place, but implementation of the laws is pathetic. Do not ban the use of plastic bags. Plastic is a wonderful material.
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