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Disadvantage is that polythene once made cant be destroyed ever............polythene is big terror to our environment also
Polythene is not biodegradable, and if dumped in the soil causes harm to the plant life, as the toxic substances of polythene get blocked among the soil particles.
. Polythene threatens the life in the water bodies. The chemicals in polythene affects the survival of flora and fauna of the aquatic and marine eco systems.
. Polythene is also likele to clog the drains causing problems in the water flow of the pipes. The pipe blockages would cause flooding and the free flow of water is disturbed.
. Polythene is harmful for animals if swallowed. It solidifies inside the abdominal cavitywhich ultimately becomes lethal to the animal.
. In most households poly bags are used to preserve food items. It has been found out, the colourful poly bags contains lead and cadmium which are toxic and causeadverse effects to human health.
. If polythene is burnt in open air Hydrogen cyanide which is carcinogenic (cancer causing) is released.
Hydrogen cyanide causes environmental pollution and health hazards
the disadvantages of using plastic bags is that you cant recycle them and that's horrible for our planet , like what the world is saying to us, "help make me stay green"
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What is polythene rod made of?
The polymer "polythene".
What is more flexible aluminium or polythene?
Polythene.
Is polythene a chemical?
Polyethene (polythene, polyethylene) is a chemical product.
When was Polythene - album - created?
Polythene - album - was created in 1996.
Why does polythene have a negative charge with a cloth?
When polythene is rubbed with a cloth, electrons are transferred from the cloth to the polythene, causing the polythene to become negatively charged. This transfer of electrons creates an imbalance of charges between the two materials, resulting in the polythene having a negative charge.
What are the hazards of food served in polythene bags?
hazards of polythene bags
When polythene is rubbed with wool why does the polythene becomes negatively charged?
When polythene is rubbed with wool, electrons are transferred from the wool to the polythene due to differences in their electronegativities. The polythene gains extra electrons, making it negatively charged, while the wool becomes positively charged due to losing electrons.
Can polythene be used to make clothes?
Yes polythene can be used to make clothes
How the polythene is damaging the ozone layer?
Polythene has indisposable. They cause thus problems.
Is a polythene a nayural fiber or a synthetic fiber?
yes polythene is a synthetic fiber
When was Polythene Pam created?
Polythene Pam was created on 1969-09-26.
When was British Polythene Industries created?
British Polythene Industries was created in 1910.
