POLYPROPYLENE BAGS  Vs  THE ENVIRONMENT

Despite their widespread use and versatility, polypropylene (PP) bags do pose some environmental problems.

Some of the most significant drawbacks of PP bags are listed below:

• Non-Biodegradable: PP bags are non-biodegradable, causing environmental pollution and litter accumulation when improperly disposed of.

• Pollution and Litter: Poor waste management practices result in the release of PP bags into the environment, which endangers wildlife, ecosystems, and marine life.

• Waste Management Challenges: Due to their light weight and flimsiness, PP bags present difficulties in waste disposal since they contaminate the air and take up landfill space.

• Limited Recycling Options: The low recycling rate of PP bags is mostly caused by contamination, mixed waste streams, and a lack of infrastructure, which leads to a large amount of pollution and landfill waste.

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Addressing the environmental challenges connected with PP bags necessitates a multifaceted approach that includes:

• Reusable bags reduce disposable PP bags usage.

• Boosting PP bag recycling rates for efficient collection, sorting, and processing.

• Increase awareness and promote responsible consumer behavior for PP bag disposal.

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Adopting these strategies can reduce PP bags' environmental impact and promote sustainable packaging and waste management.