Suporna Gord
Special Issue June 2023
Volume-XI, Special Issue, June 2023 | ||
Published Online: 30.06.2025 | Page No: 215-218 | |||
Plastic Pollution: - Impacts On Eco-
System Services
Suporna Gord, State Aided College Teacher, Dept. Of
Chemistry, Panchmura Mahavidyalaya, Panchmura, Bankura, West Bengal, India | |
Accumulation of plastic products in the Environment that adversely affects wildlife, wildlife habitat or humans is a major concern for the governments now. Plastic production and accumulation in the natural environment are occurring at an unprecedented rate due to indiscriminate use, inadequate recycling and deposits in landfills. Chlorinated plastics can release harmful chemicals into the surrounding soil, which can then seep into ground water or other surrounding water sources. This can cause serious harm to the species that drink that water. Animals can be significantly harmed or killed by plastic pollution. Plastic pollution has potential to poison animals which can then affect human food supplies. Plastic waste management through community involvement and socio-economic inputs in different countries are presented and discussed. Plastic ban policies and public awareness are likely the major mitigation interventions. | |
Keywords: Plastic, ecosystem services, climate change, pollution. |