We don’t need to ban plastic. We just need to start using it properly

It exists in almost every aspect of modern life, from water bottles to airplanes. Without it, our lives will change. However, due to damage caused by plastic waste, it is currently considered to be environmental degradation. We see it on the streets, rivers, lakes, beaches and even deeper oceans. Scientists estimate that fish are more plastics than fish in 30 years. Do not stupidly think about plastic staying there. It is very harmful when eaten by fish and marine organisms, and go into the body of those who eat them.

Many environmental activists are seeking ban on plastic. However, making plastics such dangerous features - durability and long life - is also an important asset. Materials that can not be destroyed without dying for 500 years are worth it. We can use it nearly endlessly. The problem is not in the plastic itself. The problem is to use it irresponsibly.

Especially when the population rapidly increases and the needs of our lifestyle rapidly increase, recyclable materials are extremely useful for ecology and the economy. The solution is not to prohibit the use of plastics but to ensure the use of responsible plastics and proper recycling

However, plastic recycling is a complex problem. There are various grades of plastics, each requiring its own recycling process. Some of these plastic types can not even be recycled in a commercially viable way. The process of collecting and classifying these different categories has many challenges, such as technology awareness and social awareness of disposal.

The blueprint for "turning dirty things into wealth" is the necessity of time. To simplify and commercialize the plastic recycling process, it is necessary to establish a comprehensive legal and policy framework. The plastics industry is responsible for raising the necessary social awareness about responsible use and recycling. If we can show people that plastic is priceless, you can not find any plastic garbage anywhere.

As the host of World Environment Day in 2018, India has to lead by example by eliminating disposable plastic. Strict enforcement is the key. It will easily penetrate other parts of the world if major world countries including India, China, the United States and the European Union introduce this ban at the policy level.

Given our current footprints, humans must recognize that reuse and recycling are the most important. Now, we regard ecological problems as a performance obligation. They are not obliged - our life depends on them. Our body is part of this planet. Protecting and nourishing the earth is no different from creating a better life for yourself. Our life is a perfect, connected life. Without a good planet, there is no good life.

Our idea of ​​development and economy has liberated us from this reality. The time has come for us to understand that our illusions about life and the world are no longer valid. I have to do more mature things. This maturity must be brought about by business, industry, and government.

It is not a problem unless we do something we can not do in our lives. But unless we do what we can do, we are disasters. I hope that we will not be a disaster as a generation.

PET bottles that protect natural resources are made from crude oil. This is a very limited resource that we live in the world. It is scanty and needs to be protected for the future. As prohibiting the use of PET bottles means reducing the amount of crude oil used, crude oil is protected for future use. Boxed water is used as a substitute. Another alternative is to promote the ban on PET bottles by replacing plastic bottles such as boxed water. Boxed water is easy to recycle, so you can replace a PET bottle, so it's a carbon box that can be recycled only once it can not be used.

The community should ban the use of plastic straws. why? Since these straws are very obvious examples, we need to reduce the amount of plastic contamination we produce everyday. This is particularly true for disposable plastic packaging for items such as shopping bags, bottled water, food items (including straws). Since most plastic waste can not be recycled and is almost not biodegradable, the convenience of 5 minutes has a long life, but under sunlight it decomposes into microplastic and feeds into the food chain and supplies water