Plastic Bags- Review on Problems and Remedies

Abstract

Solid waste treatment is becoming major area of concern for ecological balance. The solid waste, if biodegradable can be treated satisfactorily by using various aerobic and anaerobic methods [1-4]. Also methods like digestion, composting, vermicomposting and anaerobic digestion are used for solid waste according to the composition of the waste and the requirement [5]. The waste from electronic industry can be reused and recycled. Plastic waste is one form of the solid waste which is increasingly becoming cause of concern. The reuse and recycling of the plastic is best option. Plastic can also be used in road construction [6-10]. The current paper focuses on specific plastic waste, plastic bags. A plastic bag, polybag, or pouch is a type of container made of thin, flexible, plastic film, nonwoven fabric, or plastic textile. Plastic bags are used for containing and transporting goods such as foods, produce, powders, ice, magazines, chemicals, and waste. It is a common form of packaging. It is most popular packing material. The environmental problems due to plastic are very serious. The no biodegradable nature of the plastic material is major concern. They clog water drainage. The irresponsible disposal of the plastic bags is considered one of the reasons for calamities like flooding.