Pew Charitable Trusts Scientist Responds to Plastic Packaging Waste Di

The video discusses the urgent issue of plastic pollution, projecting 29 million metric tons entering oceans annually. It highlights the need for a system change approach, involving reduction, substitution, and increased recycling. Current efforts by companies and governments are insufficient, and bold changes are necessary. The focus is on problematic plastics, especially flexible and multilayer types. Industry commitments need to be backed by significant investments in recycling and sustainable materials. Technology plays a crucial role, but immediate action is required to prevent further environmental damage.

What is the projected amount of plastic waste expected to enter the ocean in one year if current trends continue?

• 10 million metric tons

• 15 million metric tons

• 50 million metric tons

• 29 million metric tons

By how much is plastic production expected to increase over the next 20 years?

• It will double

• It will decrease

• It will remain the same

• It will triple

What percentage of projected plastic waste needs to be eliminated to reverse the trend of plastic pollution?

• 70%

• 50%

• 30%

• 10%

Which type of plastics disproportionately leak into the environment?

• Metallic plastics

• Biodegradable plastics

• Flexible and multilayer plastics

• Rigid plastics

How many people need to be connected to waste management services daily over the next 20 years?

• 1 million

• 500,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

What is the estimated annual investment needed in innovation for sustainable materials?

• 10 to 20 billion U.S. dollars

• 5 to 10 billion U.S. dollars

• 50 to 100 billion U.S. dollars

• 200 to 300 billion U.S. dollars

What percentage of plastic could chemical recycling potentially handle by 2040?

• 6%

• 30%

• 50%

• 20%