Environmental Impact of Plastic Production

Marine animals can die or become deaf due to the loud seismic airguns used to locate oil and natural gas deposits in the ocean.

Plastic production requires a lot of energy and releases large amounts of CO2, contributing to climate change.

During oil and gas extraction, hazardous chemicals can spill into the ocean, posing risks of environmental pollution.

<p>A large part of plastic waste is incinerated, emitting carbon dioxide, or it ends up in the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plastic pollution affects the ocean long before its use, during production, and long after disposal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marine animals can die or become deaf.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plastic production requires a lot of energy and releases large amounts of CO2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hazardous chemicals can spill into the ocean.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Incineration and ending up in the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Long before we use it and for a long time afterwards.</p> Signup and view all the answers