Plastic Pollution Awareness
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Approximately how many tonnes of plastic end up in our oceans each year?

  • Twelve million tonnes
  • Eight million tonnes (correct)
  • Four million tonnes
  • Sixteen million tonnes
  • By which year could there be more plastic than fish in our oceans?

  • 2030
  • 2020
  • 2040
  • 2050 (correct)
  • What is one way to reduce plastic waste?

  • Switching from plastic to paper or glass (correct)
  • Using plastic water bottles, bags, and straws
  • Using more plastic materials
  • Increasing plastic consumption
  • What is the urgency in reducing plastic pollution and consumption?

    <p>To protect marine life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could happen if we don't reduce plastic waste and pollution?

    <p>More environmental damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Plastic Waste and Ocean Pollution

    • Approximately 8 million tonnes of plastic end up in our oceans each year.

    Plastic Pollution Projections

    • By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in our oceans.

    Reducing Plastic Waste

    • One way to reduce plastic waste is to adopt sustainable practices, such as recycling and reusing plastic products.

    Urgency and Consequences

    • The urgency in reducing plastic pollution and consumption lies in the devastating impact on marine life, human health, and the environment.
    • If we don't reduce plastic waste and pollution, it could lead to catastrophic consequences, including the destruction of entire ecosystems, contamination of the food chain, and irreparable harm to human health.

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    Test your knowledge on plastic pollution and learn how it affects our oceans and planet. Discover the impact of plastic waste and find out what you can do to reduce plastic consumption.

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