Imagine your town stopped treating waste and dumped all garbage directly into rivers and open fields. Discuss what would happen to the environment in such a case. Use real-world examples in your answer.

Non-biodegradable waste like plastic stays in the environment for hundreds of years. It blocks drains, fills up landfills, and kills animals who eat it by mistake. Over time, it breaks into microplastics and enters the food chain, affecting humans too. We can reduce this by recycling, using eco-friendly alternatives, and spreading awareness about sustainable living.