Patna, July 2 -- Calling for greater public participation in reducing the use of plastic bags, Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar on Thursday said that plastic pollution is a human-made global challenge that poses a serious threat to the environment, biodiversity and human health.
Marking International Plastic Bag Free Day, Kumar said plastic bags have emerged as a major environmental hazard because they do not decompose easily and are generally difficult to recycle.
He stressed that indiscriminate use of plastic bags has contributed significantly to pollution and underlined the need for sustainable alternatives.
The Speaker said the observance is aimed at creating social awareness about the harmful effects of plastic bags and...