Plastic Waste Awareness

Welcome

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 Do you have heart for nature?

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 Objective
This program is devoted to the
philanthropic cause of creating
awareness among viewers
towards hazards associated with
plastic waste .
Viewer discretion is requested for technical and statistical
information.
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 Origin of Plastic
The success and dominance of
plastics starting in the early 20th
century led to environmental
concerns regarding its slow
decomposition rate after being
discarded as trash. Towards the end
of the century, one approach to this
problem was met with wide efforts
towards recycling.
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 1-PET

2-HDPE

3-PVC
Classified by
Society of
4-LDPE
Plastic
Industries
5-PP

6-PS

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 Polyethylene Terephthalate

Plastic marked with an SPI code of 1 is made with polyethylene

terephthalate, which is also known as PETE or PET. PETE-based
containers sometimes absorb odors and flavors from foods and drinks that
are stored inside them. Items made from this plastic are commonly
recycled. PETE plastic is used to make many common household items
like beverage bottles, medicine jars, peanut butter jars, combs, bean bags,
and rope. Recycled PETE is used to make tote bags, carpet, fiberfill
material
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 High Density Polyethylene

The SPI code of 2 identifies plastic made with high-density polyethylene,

or HDPE. HDPE products are very safe and are not known to leach any
chemicals into foods or drinks. (However, due to the risk of
contamination from previously held substances, please note: it is
NEVER safe to reuse an HDPE bottle as a food or drink container if it
didn’t originally contain food or drink!) HDPE products are commonly
recycled. Items made from this plastic include containers for milk, motor
oil, shampoos and conditioners, soap bottles, detergents, and bleaches.
Many personalized toys are made from this plastic as well. Recycled
HDPE is used to make plastic crates, plastic lumber, fencing, and more.7
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 Poly Vinyl Chloride

Plastic labeled with an SPI code of 3 is made with polyvinyl

chloride, or PVC. PVC is not often recycled and can be harmful
if ingested. PVC is used for all kinds of pipes and tiles, but it's
most commonly found in plumbing pipes. This kind of plastic
should not come in contact with food items. Recycled PVC is
used to make flooring, mobile home skirting, and other
industrial-grade
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 Low Density Polyethylene

Plastic marked with an SPI code of 4 is made with low-density polyethylene, or LDPE.
LDPE is not commonly recycled, but it is recyclable in certain areas. It tends to be
both durable and flexible. It also is not known to release harmful chemicals into
objects in contact with it, making it a safe choice for food storage. Plastic cling wrap,
sandwich bags, squeezable bottles, and plastic grocery bags all are made from LDPE.
Recycled LDPE is used to make garbage cans, lumber, furniture, and many other
products seen in and around the house.
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 Polypropylene

Consumers will find the SPI code of 5 on plastic items made

with polypropylene, or PP. PP can be recycled but is not
accepted for recycling as commonly as PETE or HDPE. This
type of plastic is strong and can usually withstand higher
temperatures. Among many other products, it is used to make
plastic diapers, Tupperware, margarine containers, yogurt
boxes, syrup bottles, prescription bottles, and some stadium
cups. Plastic bottle caps often are made from PP as well.
Recycled PP is used to make ice scrapers, rakes, battery
cables, and similar items that need to be durable.
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 Polystyrene

Plastic marked with an SPI code of 6 is made with

polystyrene, also known as PS and most commonly known as
Styrofoam. PS can be recycled, but not efficiently; recycling it
takes a lot of energy, which means that few places accept it.
Disposable coffee cups, plastic food boxes, plastic cutlery,
packing foam, and packing peanuts are made from PS.
Recycled PS is used to make many different kinds of products,
including
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 Others

The SPI code of 7 is used to designate miscellaneous types of

plastic that are not defined by the other six codes.
Polycarbonate and polylactide are included in this category.
These types of plastics are difficult to recycle. Polycarbonate,
or PC, is used in baby bottles, large water bottles (multiple-
gallon capacity), compact discs, and medical storage
containers. Recycled plastics in this category are used to make
plastic
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 Use of Plastic
Household : Chair, Table, Stool, Clocks,
Electrical fittings and equipments, Foot
ware, Kitchenware, Storage
Medical Implants
Automobile
Agriculture
Garden Equipments
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 Why Plastic ?
Due to their relatively low cost, ease of manufacture, versatility,
and imperviousness to water, plastics are used in an enormous and
expanding range of products.

They have already displaced many traditional materials, such as

wood, stone, horn and bone, leather, paper, metal, glass, and
ceramic, in most of their former uses.

In fact plastic is viable alternative to cater to the growing needs of

increasing population.

CONVENIENCE ?
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 Disposable
Cup, Plate, Spoon, Fork, Pen, Carrybag,
Packing, Wrapper, Medical, Water bottle,
Chips
Birthday and other functions
Diapers, Napkins, Tampons
Microbids*, Exfoliants
*Microbids are PE microspheres used in cosmetics as exfoliants.
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Additives or Modifiers
Plasticizers – to improve flexibility (phthalates)
Heat Stabilizers – prevent thermal degradation (lead
and cadmium)
Compatibilizers – to allow 2 or more materials to
coexist in polymer (i.e. ABS)
Dyes – to change color
Fillers – to improve strength
Light Stabilizers – reduce degradation from light
Antioxidants – to prevent oxidation
Flame Retardants and others……………….
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 When hot, some plastics
emanate BPA which
causes serious ailments.

Avoid food / drink in plastic packing, containers kept

in open or in vehicle parked under the sun.
Avoid tea in plastic cup, bag.
Avoid disposable plate, spoon
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 Generating Plastic Waste

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Plastic on tree – No fruits or leaves

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What is behind our world heritage?

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 Image curtsey-UNEP

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 No place left for kids to
play on beach

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Hon. Central Environment Minister stated that as much as 30 kg of plastic is
found in digestive track of dead animals. Cows are left to eat plastic scattered at
every nuke and corner. Cow is revered as the holiest symbol of devotion. By
creating mounds of plastic waste everywhere, aren’t we betraying on our
fundamentals?

Tingu
the
Bull

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Tonnes of plastic
waste has
accumulated at
the highest place
on the earth

The Indian
Army team aims
to bring waste
from the high-
altitude camps
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 Plastic waste reached wildlife

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जो शेर कभी घास
नही खाता

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 Tears In Eyes -
The Height of
Inhumanity !
Researchers examining elephant dung in
the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in the
Nilgiris have found plastic, tetra packs and
small cups made of thermocol in the poop,
leading to concerns about enforcement of
rules for visitors to forest areas. During
temple festivals shops spring up on the
edge of forests and sell items in plastic
bags. Snacks as well as offering to the
deities are bagged in plastic, which the
pilgrims toss in the protected forest area
after use.
A few decades ago, temples used to
distribute food in bowls made of dried
banana or betel leaves, which are
biodegradable. Reintroducing this system
in temples, particularly those located inside
core zones, would help in reducing the
release of non-bio degradable waste in the
forest areas
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 Plastic Waste reached Desert

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 Curtsey Karuna Society

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 Nature Dumping Yard

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 Tourists leaving behind death trap

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Tourists leaving behind death trap

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Tourists
leaving
behind
death trap

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 Next Generation

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Next Generation Photo by Gary Irving
 Plastics are
forever
If an elephant
dies, it will
vanish within
few weeks or
months but
small piece of
plastic will
remain for
centuries.
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 Where this convenience is leading?

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 We are drowning in plastic
Our ancestors Image curtesy-TheGreenDivas.com

lived happily
but we are
facing
enormous
problems
This hand will soon
disappear if we fail to
control our plastic
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What footprints are we leaving? We have
not inherited the Earth from our ancestors
but borrowed from our children

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 Threat to
Environment

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 Metro
Drain-
Next
moment
will be
dumped
in the
ocean
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All the rubbish goes to water bodies / oceans

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 Image Curtsey-GREENPEACE

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Pretty
Marine
life

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 Victim of
reckless
dumping
Constricted
by Plastic
Ring
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 Victim of reckless dumping
Constricted by Plastic Ring

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On the verge of Extinction

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Plastic pollution is poisoning our
food chain

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Oh what a delicious meal

Bottle
Recycling

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 Victim of reckless dumping

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 Image Curtsey-Alaska Department of Fish and Game

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 Some studies have shown a terrifying
correlation between plastic use and
penis size
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/b
engaluru/Eating-out-of-plastic-box-You-
could-lose-your-
hair/articleshow/48120849.cms
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Due to extreme pollution, marine
life required to use respirator
intended to be used in
toxic environment.

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4Midway
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 H.H. Pope Francis has appealed to use available
resources wisely, reuse and recycle so as to generate
zero waste.

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 *Solid Waste Management Rules 2016.
All waste generators shall segregate and store
the waste generated by them in three separate
streams namely bio-degradable, non bio-
degradable and domestic hazardous wastes in
suitable bins.
*Article 51A of The Constitution of India 1949
51A Fundamental duties
It shall be the duty of every citizen of India
(g) to protect and improve the natural
environment including forests, lakes, rivers and
wildlife and have compassion for living creatures.
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 •Reduce landfills
•Save greenhouse gases
•Create jobs
•Help needy by donating
•Enable more material recovery
•Reduce haulage and pollution
•Conserve embedded energy
•Creates wealth – 5% rebate
•Kids learn better practices
•Less litter and pests
•Support dignified, safe and hygienic livelihood
•Compost feeds earth
•Terrace garden is stress buster
•Veggies cook faster and taste better
•Keep home cool
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 Plastic to Fuel

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Smt. Suman
More
speaking at
Geneva meet

Sh. Mansoor
Khan
speaking at
France meet

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The first and easiest step towards a
plastic pollution-free life is: Refuse it!

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One reusable bag will save thousands of plastic bags
going to landfill

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Tackle the biggest source : plastic packaging.

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Just say no to
straws. One of the
easiest ways to
keep plastic out of
the landfill is to
refuse plastic
straws. Simply
inform your waiter
or waitress that you
don't need one, and
make sure to
specify this when
ordering. Swap
disposable plastic
straws for reusable
glass or plastic
straws.
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Ditch plastic wrap
(cling films) and
use these washable,
biodegradable
wraps instead.

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Choose non-plastic toys, especially if they’re in that
‘everything in the mouth’ stage.

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 Avoid disposable diapers by
choosing cloth ones instead.

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 Swap plastic ice cube trays for
these neat stainless alternatives.

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Instead of disposable razors, use an electric razor or
safety razor with replaceable metal blades.

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We can use Reusable Cotton Bags

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Gum was originally made from tree sap called chicle, a natural rubber,
but polyethylene and polyvinyl acetate began to replace the natural
rubber in most gum. Not only are you chewing on plastic, but you may
also be chewing on toxic plastic — polyvinyl acetate is manufactured
using vinyl acetate, a chemical shown to cause tumors in lab rats.

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 Buy laundry detergent and dish soap in boxes instead of plastic
bottles. Cardboard can be more easily recycled and made into more
products than plastic.

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Many stores, such as Whole Foods, sell bulk food like rice,
pasta, beans, nuts, cereal and granola, and opting to fill a
reusable bag or container with these items will save both
money and unnecessary packaging.

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You can buy a variety of
prepared foods in glass
jars instead of plastic
ones. Instead of throwing
these away or recycling
them, reuse the jars to
store food or take them
with you when you’re
buying bulk foods. If you
have plastic containers
leftover from yogurt,
butter or other food, don’t
throw them out. Simply
wash them and use them
to store food.
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By simply refilling a reusable bottle, you’ll prevent some of
these plastic bottles from ending up in landfills and oceans
— but don’t stop there. Bring a reusable cup to coffee shops
and ask the barista to fill it up, and keep a mug at your desk
instead of using plastic, paper or Styrofoam cups. You’ll be
preventing a lot of unnecessary waste.

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Whether you're picking up takeout or bringing home your restaurant
leftovers, be prepared with your own reusable containers. When you
place your order, ask if you can get the food placed in your own
container. Most restaurants will have no problem with it.

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Opt for matches over disposable plastic lighters.
These cheap plastic devices sit in landfills for years
and have even been found in dead birds' stomachs.

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Frozen foods offer both convenience and plenty of plastic
packaging — even those eco-friendly packaged items made from
cardboard are actually coated in a thin layer of plastic. While
giving up frozen food can be difficult, there are benefits besides
the obvious environmental ones: You'll be eating fewer processed
foods and avoiding the chemicals in their plastic packaging.

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Start keeping a set of utensils with
you like To-Go Ware's bamboo set.

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If you buy berries or cherry tomatoes at the farmers market, simply bring
the plastic containers to the market when you need a refill. You can even
ask your local grocer to take the containers back and reuse them.

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Instead of buying juice in plastic bottles, make your own fresh-
squeezed juice or simply eat fresh fruit. Not only does this cut down
on plastic waste, but it's also better for you because you'll be getting
more vitamins and antioxidants and less high fructose corn syrup.

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There's no need for multiple plastic bottles of tile cleaner, toilet cleaner
and window cleaner if you have a few basics on hand like baking soda
and vinegar. So free up some space, save some cash, and avoid those
toxic chemicals by making your own cleaning products.

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Instead of packing snacks and sandwiches in bags, put them
in reusable containers you have at home. You can also opt
for fresh fruit instead of single-serving fruit cups, and buy
items like yogurt and pudding in bulk and simply put a
portion in a reusable dish for lunch.

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 We see how human ideas have brought
about vast changes in nature, to such an
extent that Nature's purifying,
rejuvenating and replenishing capacities
have been outstripped by man's activity
of exploitation, causing unprecedented
pollution and impoverishment.

The root cause responsible for

this crisis is man’s greed for
luxury, wealth and power
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 Environmental pollution is
really the external manifestation
of the internal moral pollution
of modern man.
Man has to cultivate a morally
wholesome attitude and
lifestyle for a change and this
has to be accepted as a
survival imperative.
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 I will strive to make our lovely
planet free from Plastic Pollution

Thanks
*Content Material taken from Plastic Pollution Coalition, 5 Gyres, Mother Nature
Network, Say No To Plastic Bags, COPAL and other sources with thanks.

Meant for educational purposes only.

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 Milind Pagare

9967012884

mkpagare@gmail.com

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