Vol. 5, Issue 7, Part F (2019)

Sociological perspective plastic is a social issues in word. Plastics are a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic product that use polymers as a main element. Their plasticity makes it possible for plastics to be moulded, extruded into solid objects of several shapes. Plastics typically are made through manufacturing systems. Plastic materials are available everywhere in the world. Because of its use huge people. We use plastic materials not only in our house, offices and industry. They are also used in markets, educational institutions, industries, medical stores, research laboratories, hospitals, hotels, etc. The uses of plastic are so common that it’s almost incredible to imagine a place without plastics products. Normally projected 8.5 billion more than tons of plastic has been produced worldwide since early 1950s. In India 34 lakhs tonnes generated in 2019-20. Some major research studies have also estimated that if the present situation of usage the plastic products continues, then the plastic industry could account for almost 20% of the world’s oil consumption by the year 2050. The use of plastic has become a serious problems in the word. Because of the natural disintegration of plastics is nearly impossible due to its durable nature and non-degradation characteristics. As a result of which it never totally disappears and its particulates remain in the environment resulting pollution. The more threatening aspect is that only 9% of all the plastic waste ever produced has been recycled. The remaining 81% plastic has both been dumped in landslide and waste management factory, incinerated or burnt resulting into release of numerous toxic gases in the atmosphere and pollution of ground water and air.

In Bengaluru, plastic is estimated to occupy 20% of the 4000 tonnes of municipal solid waste generated. According to Sodhi. The recycled plastic will be used to manufacture fabrics, chairs, backpacks and pillows. Low-end plastic waste, less than 50 microns, will be used in road – making, construction and cement plants. This research paper based on primary and secondary data.