Understanding Plastic Pollution and UN Negotiations

What percentage of plastic waste is recycled globally each year?

• About 25%

• Less than 10%

• Around 15%

• More than 50%

According to the video, how much plastic waste ends up in the world's waterways annually?

• 5 million tons

• 10 million tons

• 20 million tons

• 14 million tons

What is the primary focus of the treaty discussed in the UN negotiations?

• Increasing plastic usage

• Promoting plastic recycling

• Supporting the petrochemical industry

• Reducing plastic production

How many single-use plastic items are used and discarded annually according to the video?

• 500 billion

• 1 trillion

• 2 trillion

• 1.5 trillion

What is the estimated number of single-use plastic bottles and cups used in 2022?

• 1.5 trillion

• 2 billion

• 1 billion

• 100 million

What does Dana Miller suggest should be the focus to combat plastic pollution?

• Cleanup of oceans

• Reduction in plastic production

• Enhanced recycling efforts

• Support for the petrochemical industry

What example of reusable packaging is mentioned in the video?

• Biodegradable bags

• Plastic containers

• Refillable glass bottles

• Recyclable paper cups

What is the public's perception of single-use plastics as mentioned in the video?

• Largely positive

• Highly supportive

• Growing concern

• Indifferent