At a time when the need for wood as raw material for domestic and industrial purposes is increasing alarmingly, some people feel that promoting plastic as alternative to wood is a feasible idea.

How good or bad is this idea in your opinion?

The need for wood as a raw material is high. However, the importance trees cannot be overlooked either in these carbon intensive days. In such a scenario, I think, it is a good idea to promote quality plastic, of course with certain conditions.

To begin with, quality plastic is highly durable, recyclable, cost-effective and easily manageable. For example, furnishing and fittings made of plastic last for a life time, and plastic saves a lot of time, energy and money by way of mass manufacturing, easy movement and cheaper price.

Another point is that, if it is accepted world over, industrial felling can be reduced greatly and the Planet will be able to breathe easy by way of greater green cover, carbon recycling and falling mercury levels. For example, green cover loss is caused more by industrial felling than by development. If this could be minimized, planet would be a better place to be in.

However, we need to put forth some conditions if plastic is to replace wood. Firstly, I think, it is mandatory for all nations that intend to promote plastic to have permanent recycling system in place. Secondly, there should not be any compromise on the provision that only durable, recyclable products are made. And, finally, there needs stringent laws governing quality standards.

Therefore, it may be concluded that there is not going to be any fall in man’s need for raw materials. But the need for keeping trees is higher too. In such a state of affairs, plastic can do great service to mankind, if wisely managed. This write up proves it.


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