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CC —, , write @ Speech on, 2) he harmful effects of Plastic on the envirom, ans. Respected Principal, Teachers and my dear friend: a, rriends,, Good morning., , , , We, are all aware that there is a ban on many types of plastic in our, , sate, Maharashtra. Today, I, Min;, + I, Minal R i :, effects of plastic. ‘ege, will put forward a few points on the harmful, , Plastic is extremely bad for the environment. It is probably one of man’s worst, nventions. Most plastic is non-biodegradable. This means that plastic waste cannot be, , ‘urned into any other substance that is eco-friendly. It remains in the environment for, ars and years., , , , Plastic carry-bags reach the drainage system and this causes choking of the drains, and the gutters. If too much plastic ends up in a lake or pond, it creates a layer that, prevents oxygen from reaching the layers below, thus choking the animal and plant life., Ifanimals eat plastic bags thrown in garbage heaps, it knots up their intestines and they, die painful deaths. Plastic is also toxic, and can lead to cancer., , , , Hence, keeping in mind these harmful effects of plastic, I conclude by requesting all, of you ine to restrict the use of plastic as much as you can and use more eco-friendly, , alternatives. I request you to ‘Go green’! Thank you., , Ne py ae a