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Hazards to Plastic Polymeric Bags and Their Effects on Humans and the Environment in Basra Governorate \ Iraq
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A survey of residents in Basra, Iraq found that most people (about 77%) are aware that plastic bags are harmful to human health and the environment, yet they continue using them because plastic bags are cheap and widely available. This highlights a gap between awareness and behavior that will need to be addressed through policy and practical alternatives to reduce plastic pollution, which breaks down into microplastics over time.
Plastics are materials that are indispensable and persistent in daily life and can be broken down into micro- or nanoplastics. They consist of lengthy polymer chains combined with additives that, when in touch with various species, may be harmful. The polymer matrix, additives, breakdown products, and pollutants that have been adsorbed can all cause toxicity. Plastics are manufactured from nonrenewable resources, are nonbiodegradable by nature, and can endure in the environment for a long time, So one of the main causes of the risks to the environment and public health is the use of plastic and polythene bags. This study was conducted to determine the present level of awareness among residents of the Basra Governorate of Iraq of the environmental and health risks associated with the use of plastic bags. In Basra Governorate, a survey was carried out in January and February of 2019. Data was collected by questionnaire e survey to any adult person. The majority of participants (76.82 %) were aware of the risks to their health and the environment but continued to use the product since it was so readily available and durable.
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