Plastic was one of the most important inventions Introduction Uses of polythene Harmful effects in daily life. Harmful effect on the environment. Need to ban the same. Conclusion - Effective ban needed to save the environment. Plastic was one of the most important inventions of the last century. Out of its various derivatives, one form is polythene, made from hydrocarbons, which is a by-product of petroleum an important energy fuel. It has a great industrial and commercial use. However, its excessive use in recent times has threatened the environment. This is a cause of great concern to all of us. Polythene finds use in a number of industrial products like toys, automotive parts, waterproof ware, etc. However, the most predominant form of its use in our daily life is in the packing industry. It is this extensive use in domestic, as well as the industrial sector that is a cause of worry. One of the primary advantages of its increasing use is that it is durable and che