How we judge whether plastics are eGo-friendly in relation to other materials?
Ans. In comparison with other materials plastics are more eco-friendly with the following points: a. Plastics improve the quality of life, especially economically weaker sections of society.
b. It reduces significantly the pollution load on the environment-land, water and air-in relation to others materials (organic materials 30%, papers 30%, metals 8%, glass 8% and other 13%) that are replaced or substituted.
c. Use the non-renewable energy resources more eli ciently.
d. Indirect contribution to protect land and foresi resources.
e It is recyclable and recoverable throughout its if etim