Many scientists have declared that plastic does not decompose. Recent studies have declared the opposite, it has been declared that plastics do decompose in the sea/ocean. Even though plastic does decompose in the ocean it does not mean its a good thing. In the other hand plastics do decompose but during that process it produces toxic gases to the environment, such as bisphenol A and PS oligomer. These toxic gasses can disrupt functioning hormones in animals. The worst outcome of the article is that whether plastic decomposes or not it damages our environment; letting us know that the production of plastic should stop for the sake of the Earth. Why they are decomposed? Plastics are decomposed because of they are exposed to the rain and the sun. Unfortunately, yes it is rising another issue of global contamination.
IMPORTANT FACT: Between California and Hawaii, in the Pacific Ocean, plastics are being swriled by currents into the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, at the location mentioned.
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Wow I always thought that they didn't. I like how I have never heard this before. Also I'm still thinking well what is a solution to this? Maybe recycling but I don't think that is a long term answer.
ReplyDeleteBecause decomposing plastic harms the environment, I think it should stop. Seeing as how the environemnt is already in great danger. If there aren't any good effects due to this, then why continue? Realizing if plastic can or cannot be decomposed is not the probelm, but the effect it has on the environment is.
ReplyDeleteWow this is surprising. And if plastic does decompose and it is harming our environment then we should do something about it. More people should be aware of this situations because I don't think that a lot of people are aware. And how do we stop these toxic gases from disrupting animals? Furthermore, how do we stop people from throwing plastic in the water so that it won't affect the animals and our environment?
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