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Which material has been depended on as an affordable, versatile, and durable material since the late 20th century?
Which material has been depended on as an affordable, versatile, and durable material since the late 20th century?
- Glass
- Plastic (correct)
- Wood
- Metal
What is plastic waste also known as?
What is plastic waste also known as?
- Plastic accumulation
- Plastic recycling
- Plastic objects
- Plastic pollution (correct)
What percentage of plastic is not recycled?
What percentage of plastic is not recycled?
- 50%
- 90% (correct)
- 10%
- 25%
Where does a significant amount of plastic end up if not recycled?
Where does a significant amount of plastic end up if not recycled?
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How much plastic is consumed in the UK each year?
How much plastic is consumed in the UK each year?
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Plastics and Waste
- Plastic has been depended on as an affordable, versatile, and durable material since the late 20th century.
- Plastic waste is also known as marine debris.
- Only a small percentage of plastic is recycled, with a staggering 75% not being recycled.
- A significant amount of plastic waste ends up in oceans and waterways if not recycled.
- The UK consumes a massive 5 million tonnes of plastic each year.
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