Plastic consumption in Oman to be reduced
Published: 12:06 PM,Jun 05,2018 | EDITED : 01:04 PM,Apr 28,2024
The Environment Society of Oman (ESO) has urging people to avoid throwing plastic unnecessarily. “Take plastic bags when you go shopping and reuse them. Also use toys that will last and say no to plastic if you don’t need them,” it said.
“This problem will be not resolved overnight with fines and penalties, but plastic should be treated on par with dangerous substances such as tobacco or narcotics.” said a pediatric at a private hospital.
According to a study from Earth Policy Institute, “Nearly one trillion plastic bags are used worldwide every year. The problem is that these bags contain polyethylene and cannot biodegrade, which means if they aren't recycled or disposed of properly, they become pollution that we commonly see alongside the road or floating in the water. This equals trouble for not only us and our environment, but animals and other wildlife as well.”