Apttrix eClasses SSC ENGLISH 2019

ENGLISH
Descriptive Essay
PLASTIC POLLUTION
BEAT PLASTIC POLLUTION
CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF PLASTIC POLLUTION
SOLUTIONS OF PLASTIC POLLUTION

Introduction (50-60 words)

• Plastic pollution has reached alarming heights and is increasing rapidly with every passing day. It has become
a cause of global concern as it is destroying our beautiful planet and having negative repercussions on all kinds
of living beings.
• Plastic is a non bio-degradable substance. It remains in the environment for hundreds of years and causes air,
water and land pollution.
• It is high time we realised the harmful effects of plastic pollution and contributed our bit towards bringing it
down.
MAIN BODY (140-160 words)
EFFECTS OF PLASTIC POLLUTION
• Plastic breaks but doesn’t dissolve. Plastic break into tiny particles that make their way into the soil or enter
the water bodies thereby contributing to plastic pollution. As it is non biodegradable, it is a major factor of
pollution.
• Plastic waste is entering the water bodies and is polluting our water drastically. No matter how much we filter
this water, it can never get back to its pure form and thus has negative repercussions on our health. It is
mistaken as food by the marine creatures who often gulp them and eventually fall sick.
Large amount of plastic waste is dumped in landfills. Plastic particles release harmful chemicals that deposit
in the soil and ruin its quality. It impacts the growth of the plants. Animals eat plastic bags and other items
along with other things. Plastic bags often get stuck in their intestines and choke them to death.
WAYS TO BEAT PLASTIC POLLUTION - 3R (REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE)
Reduce: Avoid usage of plastic items or look for alternatives. Instead of using plastic bags, opt for a jute, cloth
or paper bag. Likewise, instead of using disposable plastic cutlery and utensils, use those made of steel, paper
or any other material which is reusable or easy to dispose.
Reuse: Reuse plastic items as many times as you can before disposing them of.
Recycle: It is the process of recovering different types of plastic material in order to reproduce them into varied
products. Usually plastic can be recycled 7-9 times.
Steps taken by government
• Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi launched the Swachh Bharat Mission at Rajpath in
New Delhi on October 2, 2014. Its major objective has been to teach citizens to dispose of waste mindfully.
• Ban on plastic items: Maharashtra government has started to impose fine on using plastic items. First-time
and second-time offenders will be Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000, respectively. A third violation will attract a fine of
Rs 25,000 and a jail term for three months. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is leading efforts to scrap such
plastics by 2022, is set to launch the campaign with a ban on as many as six items on Oct. 2, 2019.
• Spread awareness: This can be done by way of television and radio advertisements, billboards and social
media. This should help people understand the seriousness of the issue and how their contribution can make
a difference.

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ENGLISH
Descriptive Essay
Obstacles/ Hurdles in reducing plastic pollution
• DURABLE, LIGHTWEIGHT AND AFFORDABLE: Plastic is one of the most widely used substances when it comes
to production of containers, bags, furniture and various other things. This is because it is economical and can
easily be moulded into different forms. The increasing use of plastic goods has increased the plastic waste
which is a cause of plastic pollution.
Conclusion (50-60 words)
• It is a big challenge to dispose of plastic and the increasing amount of plastic waste is leading to plastic
pollution. The simple solutions mentioned here can go a long way in lowering the level of plastic pollution.
• Plastic pollution is rising at a rapid speed and has become a cause of major concern. We can bring down plastic
pollution by restricting its use. Each one of us must work towards combating this problem.

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