The use of plastics and the level of pollution that it causes is a rising issue in the environmental friendly world. It is not that this issue has suddenly risen into the limelight. In fact, it was there since a long time but efforts were not made at an individual level unless the benchmark is crossed. When I was in college, we had campaigns in the rural areas for banning the use of plastics. However, we failed to realize that even the people in the urban areas are not taking such steps.

Every day, I see my neighbor walk out with a bunch of plastic bags filled with garbage and throw them at the corner of the street. When we, the knowledgeable people cannot take steps for it, we cannot blame the ignorant. Honestly, what I feel now is that the slogans will not be of so much help as strict Government regulations. When there is something that is banned, the usage will ultimately go down. However, we are just so dependent on it; I guess the public will ask for an alternative as well. I would like to know what others think of the same. Please share your thoughts….