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Topic (Zero Waste) Plastic Pollution Discussion Powerpoint
Topic (Zero Waste) Plastic Pollution Discussion Powerpoint
Littering
Dropping litter is a huge problem
because:
• it makes our environment look
dirty and unpleasant;
• litter often contains germs and can
attract animals to it;
• some litter may be harmful to
animals, people or the
environment in general.
The Problem with Plastic
Can you spot the plastic problem in this image?
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plastic for food. When they accidentally
eat even tiny pieces of plastic, it can
increase harmful chemical levels in their
bodies.
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Garbage patches
There are now at least five major examples
in the world’s oceans where floating
plastic waste has been gathered by
swirling currents to form a huge collection
of plastic particles in the middle of the
ocean.
Trash ‘islands’
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plastic find their way into our oceans.
While some of this remains out at sea,
huge amounts line our beaches.
We can all make an effort to reduce the plastic that we are buying, using and throwing away. By
reusing, recycling and reducing our plastic, we will help to lessen the problem in the future.
Some big companies and organisations are working hard to produce alternative materials and
products, which reduces the amount of plastic being manufactured.
The existing plastic still needs to be cleaned up and reduced. Some charities and other companies
are working to do this at sea. Everyone can help by disposing of litter correctly.
Your Task:
Plan a Litter Investigation of your own:
Use the information from these slides and the Litter Pick
Investigations activity sheets to help you.