Disadvantages:
- Polycarbonate is brittle, so it can easily shatter, releasing harmful chemicals into the environment.
- Polycarbonate is non biodegradable hence it takes many years to decompose in the environment.
- Polycarbonate is difficult to recycle.
- Polycarbonate production creates pollution.
- Polycarbonate can leach harmful chemicals into food and drinks.
- Polycarbonate products may contain bisphenol A (BPA).
- Polycarbonate products can release chemicals when heated.
- Polycarbonate products can discolor over time.
- Polycarbonate products can attract dust and dirt.