Answer to Question #146230 in Macroeconomics for Lutendo Thendo

Question

Describe in detail the externality that arises from a plastic bag

Answer 1

The use of plastic bag have the following negative externalities.

1) Littering.

For example when there are not disposed well after use

2) Lack of biodegradability in landfills and

ocean contamination . Most paper bags may take 5 to 10 years before biodegrading, hence causing soil contamination and ocean. This affect living things and plats