Understanding Plastic Pollution

The video discusses the environmental impact of single-use plastics, highlighting their short-term use despite their long-lasting nature. Heather Coldway, a National Geographic fellow, explains the Sea to Source expedition's efforts to understand and stop plastic pollution from entering oceans. The video emphasizes the need for collective action from individuals, governments, and businesses to reduce plastic usage and find sustainable alternatives. It calls for a change in behavior and systems to tackle the plastic pollution crisis effectively.

What is the main issue with the way we use plastic?

• It is too expensive to produce.

• It is used for too long.

• It is not durable enough.

• It lasts for a long time but is used briefly.

Who is Heather Coldway?

• A marine biologist

• A National Geographic fellow

• A government official

• A plastic manufacturer

What percentage of plastic produced annually is single-use?

• 80%

• 60%

• 40%

• 20%

What is a significant source of ocean plastic?

• Plastic from outer space

• Plastic from landfills

• Plastic from major rivers

• Plastic from the atmosphere

What is one proposed solution to reduce plastic entering the ocean?

• Ignore the problem

• Ban all plastic products

• Increase plastic production

• Find solutions to stop plastic flow

What is 'pointless plastic'?

• Plastic that is too expensive

• Plastic that is not recyclable

• Single-use plastic that can be avoided

• Plastic that is too durable

What role does the government play in reducing plastic usage?

• Increasing plastic production

• Decreasing the amount of plastic

• Ignoring plastic pollution

• Promoting plastic usage

What is necessary to tackle the plastic pollution crisis?

• Relying solely on technology

• Ignoring the problem

• More plastic production

• Action from all sectors of the community

What is the importance of changing systems in tackling plastic pollution?

• To promote single-use plastics

• To increase plastic usage

• To ignore the problem

• To make a difference collectively

What is the ultimate goal in addressing plastic pollution?

• To ignore the issue

• To make a collective difference

• To rely on a single solution

• To increase plastic production