Plastic Pollution

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Which of the following is a major contributor to waste in the UK, according to the text?

  • Recycling bins
  • Plastic packaging
  • Plastic caps
  • Plastic water bottles (correct)

What percentage of waste put into recycling bins cannot be recycled, as stated in the text?

  • 40%
  • 20% (correct)
  • 30%
  • 10%

According to David Attenborough, why can plastic in the ocean be lethal?

  • It affects the ecosystem
  • It causes pollution
  • It releases toxic chemicals
  • It harms marine life (correct)

What is the approximate annual amount of plastic that ends up in the ocean, as mentioned in the text?

<p>8 million tons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can't the caps of plastic water bottles be recycled, according to the text?

<p>They are made of non-recyclable materials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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