Plastic Pollution

What is plastic pollution ?

• it is a biodegradable material so it eventually disintegrates

• accumulation of plastic objects and particles

• that adversely affects wildlife, wildlife habitat and humans

• it is microplastics

What happens to plastic waste ?

• There is no such things as plastic waste, all plastic is recycled

• It never fully goes away, it just breaks into little pieces

• It is dumped in the ocean for fish to eat

• Help to protect the environment

Plastic pollution has become one of the most urgent environmental issues.

• True

• False

Why is plastic dangerous for marine life?

• They mistake it for food and cannot digest it

• It's not dangerous because they use plastic waste for habitats

• causing suffocation, starvation, and drowning for marine

• They can get tangled in it which hinders their ability to swim

Since 1950s around______tons of plastic has been produced worldwide

• 9.1 billion

• 8.3 billion

• 7.3 billion

• 5.2 billion

There are many alternatives to single use plastic products.

• True

• False

Where does the majority of plastic waste end up?

• Landfills

• Recycled

• Burned for energy

• Oceans

Examples of plastic pollution?

• Plastic bottles

• microbeads

• Drink lids

• Straws

• Grocery bags

Millions of animals are killed by plastic every year expect large animals.

• True

• False

What can we do to help our planet and innocent animal?

• Always throw the rubbish around the environment

• Try to pack snacks in reusable containers or cloth sacks instead of plastic bags

• Don't fill your birthday goodie bags with plastic toys

• Start to recycle the plastic that you can