Why Throwing Polythene Bags is Dangerous for Wildlife and Environment

Learn how throwing polythene bags harms wildlife like cows and birds, and what simple steps can reduce this danger. Save nature by reducing polythene use.

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3/8/20252 min read

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🌿 The Dangers of Throwing Polythene Bags and How to Solve Them 🌿

Polythene bags have become a part of our daily lives, but throwing them here and there is a big threat to our environment and wildlife. Polythene is a material that does not decompose easily and can remain in the soil for centuries. Its worst impact is on birds, cows, and other animals who mistakenly consume it and suffer from serious diseases.

🐦 How Does It Harm Wildlife?

Birds often mistake pieces of polythene for food and swallow them, or they get stuck in their wings, preventing them from flying and sometimes causing death.
Cows and other animals eat polythene while searching for food in garbage. It accumulates in their stomachs, causing tumors and other serious diseases. Many times, kilos of polythene have been removed from cows' stomachs, which is extremely painful.
Marine life is also at risk. Turtles and fish eat polythene mistaking it for food, leading to their death.

🛒 How to Reduce the Use of Polythene?

Use cloth or jute bags. Always carry a bag when you go shopping.
Opt for reusable containers and utensils.
Say no to single-use polythene. Don’t ask for polythene bags at shops.
Make small changes. For example, use paper bags instead of plastic ones while buying fruits and vegetables.

♻️ What About Biscuit and Noodles Wrappers?

Instead of throwing away biscuit and instant noodles wrappers, try to recycle them.
Many cities now have recycle bins where you can drop plastic waste.
Buy products with the ‘recyclable’ symbol on their packaging.

🌱 Small Steps, Big Impact

Always throw waste in dustbins.
Educate people around you to reduce the use of polythene.
As much as possible, try to adopt a plastic-free lifestyle.
Teach children how to minimize the use of polythene.

🚫 Why Is Throwing Polythene Wrong?

Polythene is harmful not only for animals but also for the soil and water. It does not decompose in the ground, reducing the fertility of the soil. Moreover, pieces of polythene reach rivers and oceans, affecting marine life as well.

Therefore, if we want to save our environment and wildlife, reducing the use of polythene is the only way. 🌏✨

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