I WONDER - What Is Chewing Gum Made From?

Chewing gum, once made from natural tree gum, is now composed of plastic polymers, making it a single-use plastic. However, it can be recycled. Companies clean and convert chewed gum into plastic pellets, which are then used to create new items like reusable cups and cutlery, helping to reduce plastic waste.

What material is modern chewing gum primarily made from?

• Polymer

• Wax

• Natural tree gum

• Rubber

What is the environmental impact of chewing gum being a single-use plastic?

• It decomposes quickly

• It contributes to plastic waste

• It is biodegradable

• It is harmless to the environment

How can chewed gum be repurposed?

• It can be recycled into plastic pellets

• It can be used as fuel

• It can be turned into rubber

• It can be composted

What are some products made from recycled chewing gum?

• Clothing

• Toys

• Reusable cups and cutlery

• Plastic bags

What is the benefit of recycling chewing gum into new products?

• It reduces the need for new plastic

• It is less durable than new plastic

• It increases plastic waste

• It is more expensive than new plastic