Plastic pollution to the environment mainly includes the following aspects:
1. Visual pollution: Discarded plastics are scattered on city streets, scenic spots, rivers and lakes, which not only destroys the beauty of the landscape, but also affects the image of the city.
2. Soil pollution: Plastic products left in farmland will affect the absorption of water and nutrients by crops, resulting in reduced crop yields. Large amounts of landfilled plastic waste will pollute groundwater. Due to the soft foundation of landfills, harmful substances in the garbage can easily seep into the ground and pollute groundwater.
3. Marine pollution: Plastic waste enters the ocean, causing a large number of marine organisms to die due to ingestion of plastic fragments. At least 276 species of marine organisms worldwide have died due to ingestion of plastic waste.
4. Microplastic pollution: Tiny plastic particles exist in the environment for a long time and may enter the human body through eating and breathing, affecting human health.
5. Threat to animal survival: Plastic products can cause digestive tract obstruction or even death when ingested by animals. Every year, a large number of seabirds, turtles and marine organisms die due to ingestion of plastic.
6. Impact on comprehensive utilization of garbage: Domestic garbage mixed with plastics cannot be directly composted, which increases the cost of garbage sorting. The recycling value of contaminated waste plastics is low and it is difficult to meet the quality requirements for reuse.
7. Impact on energy utilization: Plastic garbage releases harmful gases when incinerated, causing pollution to the atmospheric environment.
8. Impact on building structures: Some plastic garbage is used as building materials, but it may break and decompose during use, releasing harmful substances and damaging the building structure.
Measures to reduce plastic pollution include:
Enhance environmental awareness of plastic ban: Start with yourself and actively support and publicize the plastic ban policy.
Establish a good consumption concept: Do not use disposable plastic tableware when dining out, and try to use reusable tableware.
Develop green shopping habits: Use fabric bags and vegetable baskets, and refuse to use disposable plastic bags.
Choose green express products: Reduce the use of non-degradable plastic packaging bags when receiving and sending express delivery, and promote the use of recyclable express packaging products.
Consciously participate in garbage classification: Do not pile up or dump plastic waste at will, and try your best to sort the garbage.