Pressure on Drinks Companies to Use Less Plastic

The video highlights the growing issue of plastic pollution, particularly from single-use plastic bottles, and its detrimental effects on marine life. It emphasizes the responsibility of manufacturers, especially soft drink companies, in contributing to this problem and the need for increased recycling efforts. Despite producing recyclable bottles, these companies use minimal recycled plastic. The video calls for setting targets to reduce single-use plastics and improve recycling. It also discusses the long-lasting presence of plastic in oceans and the need for comprehensive solutions involving both corporate responsibility and consumer behavior.

What is one of the main environmental issues caused by plastic bottles and lids?

• They harm marine life by ending up in oceans.

• They contribute to air pollution.

• They increase the temperature of the ocean.

• They cause deforestation.

What was found in the stomach of a leatherback turtle?

• A large amount of seaweed

• Plastic waste

• Small fish

• Sand and rocks

How much recycled plastic do the top soft drink companies use on average in their products?

• 50%

• 25%

• 80%

• 6.6%

What is a significant challenge in dealing with plastic waste in oceans?

• Plastic never fully breaks down.

• Plastic decomposes too quickly.

• Plastic is too expensive to recycle.

• Plastic is not harmful to marine life.

What is a necessary step for companies to address plastic pollution?

• Increase the production of plastic bottles.

• Ignore recycling efforts.

• Set targets to reduce single-use plastics.

• Focus solely on profit.