Church is up against Polythene
Mar 18, 2007
DR. ZAC Niringiye, the assistant Bishop of Kampala, has said polythene bags have become a menace to society. He was commissioning the Anglican churches’ campaign to collect plastic bottles at All Saints Cathedral, Kampala. <br>
By Fred Ouma
DR. ZAC Niringiye, the assistant Bishop of Kampala, has said polythene bags have become a menace to society. He was commissioning the Anglican churches’ campaign to collect plastic bottles at All Saints Cathedral, Kampala.
“We cannot wait any longer because polythene is not good. We must find an alternative to packaging. We need information, knowledge and must stand against polythene and plastics.â€
He showcased types of polythene and demonstrated their effects on the environment. Niringiye asked the congregation to review their responsibilities and actions on the environment before blaming the Government.
He said the polythene contains chemicals like cadmium that are harmful to the health. Niringiye said slums were affected most.
He advised the public to re-use or recycle polythene. Niringiye encouraged the public to use bags made out of waste cloth. Niringiye attributed poor yields in many parts of the country to polythene bags, saying they clog the drainage system. He said polythene also acts as a breeding place for germs, which cause epidemics such as cholera.
When burnt, polythene bags produce gases, which when inhaled, cause diseases such as lung cancer. They also emit green house gases, mainly carbondioxide and methane.
DR. ZAC Niringiye, the assistant Bishop of Kampala, has said polythene bags have become a menace to society. He was commissioning the Anglican churches’ campaign to collect plastic bottles at All Saints Cathedral, Kampala.
“We cannot wait any longer because polythene is not good. We must find an alternative to packaging. We need information, knowledge and must stand against polythene and plastics.â€
He showcased types of polythene and demonstrated their effects on the environment. Niringiye asked the congregation to review their responsibilities and actions on the environment before blaming the Government.
He said the polythene contains chemicals like cadmium that are harmful to the health. Niringiye said slums were affected most.
He advised the public to re-use or recycle polythene. Niringiye encouraged the public to use bags made out of waste cloth. Niringiye attributed poor yields in many parts of the country to polythene bags, saying they clog the drainage system. He said polythene also acts as a breeding place for germs, which cause epidemics such as cholera.
When burnt, polythene bags produce gases, which when inhaled, cause diseases such as lung cancer. They also emit green house gases, mainly carbondioxide and methane.