Polythene use still rampant

Although the government has banned the production, distribution and sale of polythene many years ago, unfortunately the market for it is still widespread. As polythene is a non-biodegradable substance, it poses a great threat when it comes to the disposal of plastic waste. Apart from clogging canals and drainage systems, it has many more negative effects.

The concerned authorities should raise more awareness about the dangers of polythene use to our environment and at the same time they must clamp down on the factories producing it. Instead of using this hazardous material, we can opt for jute polymer, which is better than polythene in every possible manner. It is biodegradable, water and air resistant, and more durable. Though the production cost of jute polymer is higher large-scale production will help bring down the cost. In fact, the price that we pay for using polythene is far more threatening.

Jakir Mahmud,Bangladesh Agricultural University