Disposable PLASTICS , “ A Boon or a Curse ? ”

In today’s world we are living in an age where disposables have become a way of life. In this “use and throw” society, plastics have become a part of our day to-day lifestyle, and affect everyone. Plastics have several drawbacks, and also contain toxins that can trigger the development of cancerous diseases. The hospital today is on the brink of a progressing ecological catastrophe. Excessive use of chemicals of various kinds, burning of PVC plastic, use of bio-chemicals and disinfectants, irresponsible playing around with waste treatment technologies, have all led to the breakdown of ecological, thermal and oxygen balance. Proper Plastic Waste Management not only reduces quantum & volume of Waste generated but also changes the quality of waste. Generation of plastics waste which constitutes a major part of municipal solid waste creates a lot of environmental pollution, which in turn affects ecosystem and human health. This article focused much on hospital and municipal plastic waste, an eco-friendly concept to protect the environment.