Is it safe to burn polythene carry bags?

Question

will it cause air pollution?

Answer 1

It's not really a good idea.  They do give off harmful pollutants, (carbon dioxide is not toxic BTW) If you do, I would suggest not being in the area, as the smoke will contain carcinogens. (cancer causing agents).

Answer 2

Under no circumstances should you burn polythene bags.   Dangerous toxic gases are emitted, carbon dioxide for example.

Answer 3

Check out this site for an in-depth understanding of what that would do. http://www.tribuneindia.com/1998/98nov05...

Answer 4

no...it is very bad

Answer 5

Short answer is NO!

Burning plastics in an open fire or one with a lowish temperature results in carcinogenic dioxins being released.

Some industrial incinerators burn at a much higher temperature which destroys dioxins, however, plastic is recyclable into more plastic, and if it is burnt (either to 'get rid of it' (!) or to generate a bit of electricity) this non-renewable resource, made originally from oil, is lost.  Far better to keep it in use.

Answer 6

IT IS NOT AT ALL SAFE BURNING PLASTIC BAGS . BECAUSE IT IS NOT BIODEGRADABLE . THIS TERM OR WORD MEANS THE SUBSTANCE DOES NOT DECOMPOSES . IF SUCH A CONDITION COMES THEN IT WILL EMIT FOUL SMELL AND POISONOUS GASES LIKE CARBON-MONO-OXIDE . IT IS AN ODOURLESS GAS WHICH CAUSES BREATHING PROBLEMS AND CAN KILL A PERSON IN A FEW HOURS .HENCE IT CAUSES AIR POLLUTION AND IT IS NOT AT ALL SAFE TO BURN THEM .