World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

EASIER TO USE, HARDER TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT: A REVIEW ON PLASTIC POLLUTION

Ilampirai G.*, Parkavi Ramesh, Dr. G. Srinivas, Dr. Jasmine S. Sundar, Dr. S. Kalpana, Dr. S. Valarmathi

ABSTRACT

Introduction: The environment is a vast and varied collection of many forms of biodiversity. A single breach in biodiversity can result in numerous changes ultimately causing environmental disruption. Maintaining the environment is crucial for sustaining the ecosystem's balance. An ecosystem's imbalance can be caused by a variety of factors, one of which being plastic waste. This paper discusses the negative effects of plastic on biodiversity, highlighting the numerous issues it poses to both humans and other animals on the globe. This overview also includes a discussion of some of the measures that the Indian government has implemented. Reviewing the paper's concept aims to bring attention to the drawbacks and direct exploitation of plastic. Methods: We searched in various research databases on PubMed, ResearchGate, Government portals and newspaper articles. the effects of microplastics and macroplastics on human health, landfills, and marine life are all explored in this narrative review synthesis. Furthermore, the policies and initiatives put in place by the Indian government to mitigate the impacts of plastic. Result: Out of the 430 million metric tons of plastic produced annually, two thirds are thrown away after just one use. Plastic has a significant impact on both human health and marine life. Reducing the impact of plastic on the environment and human health can be achieved through raising awareness of the problem, changing to a plastic-free lifestyle, and abiding by the law. Conclusion: It is imperative to protect the environment, human health, and heterogeneity from plastic pollution. There is an urgent need to reduce the harm that plastic is causing. To mitigate the effects of plastic on both the environment and human health, it is imperative to implement sustainable systems and solutions. To solve this situation, further study and action are desperately needed.

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