Beyond Plastic| Strategies to fight Global Pollution

The video discusses the impact of plastic on the environment, highlighting the pollution crisis and its effects on health, society, and marine life. It emphasizes the need for sustainable alternatives and better recycling practices to combat the growing plastic waste problem.

What materials were commonly used before the widespread adoption of plastic?

• Wood, straw, leather, cotton, silk

• Metal and glass

• Synthetic fibers

• Concrete and steel

How does plastic production contribute to climate change?

• By reducing the need for fossil fuels

• By releasing greenhouse gases during production

• By absorbing carbon dioxide

• By increasing the Earth's albedo

Which communities are disproportionately affected by plastic pollution?

• Urban communities

• Rural communities

• Black, brown, and Indigenous communities

• Wealthy communities

What is 'plasticosis'?

• A condition caused by microplastics in seabirds

• A new form of biodegradable plastic

• A disease affecting marine mammals

• A type of plastic recycling process

Which of the following is a suggested solution to reduce plastic waste?

• Export plastic waste to other countries

• Burn plastic waste for energy

• Replace plastic with sustainable alternatives

• Increase the use of single-use plastics