Post on 07-May-2015
IntroductionPlastic - made by polymerizing molecules of
monomer materials derived from coal, petroleum,
or natural gas.
The first known manmade plastic – - introduced in 1862 - at the Great International Exhibition in London - by Alexander Parkes.
Statistics500 billion to a trillion plastic bags - consumed
each year.Less than 1% - recycled.
Why ban plastics?Plastics are Lethal.They don’t degrade.
In our Oceans, Lakes and Rivers
In ALMOST Every Country!
Effects due to plasticsKill animalsNon-biodegradableLitter the landscapeUse of Petroleum Hazardous to human healthPollute the oceans,seas
Coast Lines
Africa
mumbai
We Find Plastic Bags Everywhere from the
Antarctic to the South Pole
British Antarctic Survey
Lets clean it up
What Can We Do?
Cut disposable plastics out of your routine.Recycle.Take ResponsibilityClean up your reachable placesStart using green bags instead of plastic bags
Yes WE can:
ImplementationCharge EXTRAIntroduce taxesEducate : use of alternatives
BAN IN MUMBAIPlastics bag which are less then
50 microns in width was banned by BMC
Protest in front of UN HQ In 2006
Our Planet Does
NOT Need to Look like This!
Save MOTHER Earth
PLEASE