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Hilal Kids English

How to Save Humans and Animals

January 2025

Plastic is everywhere in our lives. We use plastic bags, bottles, toys, packaging, and much more. It is cheap, lightweight, and easy to use, which is why people around the world use so much of it. In Pakistan, the use of plastic is much more. And you know plastic is a big problem: it is harmful to our environment, our health, and the health and survival of the animals living on this planet. In Pakistan, this problem has multiple impacts because of meagre resources and other reasons.



One of the main issues with plastic is that it does not break down easily. Most plastic items take hundreds of years to decompose. This means that every piece of plastic ever created still exists somewhere on Earth. It could be floating in the ocean, buried in landfills, or lying on the ground. Because plastic takes so long to break down, it keeps building up and causing pollution. Each year, tons of plastic waste end up in the oceans, harming sea animals and making our waters dirty. When plastic enters the ocean, it causes serious problems for marine animals. Sea turtles, fish, and birds often mistake small pieces of plastic for food. When they eat plastic, it can block their stomachs and make them sick or even cause them to die. Sometimes, animals get trapped in larger plastic items, like old fishing nets or six-pack rings, which can injure them or stop them from swimming or flying properly. Many sea animals are affected by plastic waste, and this is causing their numbers to drop.
Plastic also affects human health. As plastic breaks down, it releases tiny particles called micro plastics. These micro plastics end up in the water we drink and the food we eat. Scientists have found micro plastics in fish, sea salt, and even in the air we breathe. Some studies show that these micro plastics can be harmful to our health. They might cause allergies, affect our immune system, or even lead to diseases. While scientists are still studying all the effects, it is clear that micro plastics are not good for us. Another problem with plastic is that it is made from non-renewable resources like oil and gas. This means that every time we make more plastic, we are using up resources that cannot be replaced. This also causes pollution in the air when factories produce plastic products. All this pollution harms our planet and makes it harder to keep it clean and healthy for future generations.
To solve the plastic problem, we need to start by using less of it. One way to do this is by switching to reusable items, like cloth bags instead of plastic bags, or metal water bottles instead of plastic ones. Recycling is another important step. Although not all plastics can be recycled, recycling helps reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills and oceans. We can also support companies that use eco-friendly packaging and avoid single-use plastic items.

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