In recent times many state governments has banned the plastic carry bags could you please suggest the reasons behind it. Also suggest some alternatives of plastic carry bags?

Plastic bags are banned because of many problems related with them and which causes certain dangerous consequences to environment .



if plastic bags are not dispose properly, may find their way into the drainage system resulting into choking of drains, creating un hygienic environment and causing water borne diseases. Recycled plastic bags may contain certain chemicals, which can leach to the ground and contaminate soil and     sub soil and water. Units not equipped with environmentally sound techniques for recycling may create environmental problems due to toxic fumes generated during reprocessing. Some of the plastic bags which contain leftover food or which mixed up with other garbage are eaten by animals resulting in harmful effects. Because of the non-biodegradable and impervious nature of plastics, if disposed in the soil, they could arrest the recharging of ground water aquifers. Further, to improve the properties of plastic products and to inhibit degradation reactions, additives and plasticizers, fillers, flame retardants and pigments are generally used, these may have health impacts. Alternatives to plastic bags-the use of jute or cloth bag as alternatives to plastic paper bag should be popularized and prompted through fiscal incentives; however, it needs to be noted that paper bags involve cutting of trees and their use is limited. Ideally bio-degradable plastic bags alone should be used and research work is on to develop biodegradable plastics.