Plastic bags have really posed a great problem these days. They have replaced paper and jute bags which are less durable and beautiful. On the contrary, plastic bags and packets do not perish and are attractive to look. Plastic containers are being widely and extensively used in most of the states of India. They are used to carry any kinds of items like groceries, vegetables, fish, fruits, flowers and lots of other essential items. The use of plastic bags and packaging has created different problems because plastic is not biodegradable, so they cause environmental pollution of a great degree. Burning of plastic bags creates intense air pollution leading to foul smell which is injurious to health. If thrown into drains, they will choke them. They will make the land unploughable and infertile. Excessive use of plastic bags and containers has made jute bags redundant which has almost destroyed the jute industry.
To check and combat this nuisance, the use of plastic bags and packages must be prohibited in the market. Instead, the use of paper and jute bags and containers should be encouraged and ensured. There should always be a campaign against the use of plastic bags and in favour of jute and paper-bags and packages.
