Plastic Pollution

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What is plastic?

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A material that can be made into many shapes and is often used for packaging and containers.

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What does recyclable mean?

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It means that a material can be processed and used again.

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What is plastic pollution?

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When plastic waste is not disposed of properly and harms the environment.

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What are single-use plastics?

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Plastics that are used once and then thrown away, like straws and plastic bags.

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What is an example of a single-use plastic?

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A plastic straw.

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What is an example of a reusable plastic?

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A shampoo bottle that can be used multiple times.

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How much plastic has been recycled since 1907?

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Only 9% of plastic has been recycled.

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What happens to plastic waste?

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It can end up in landfills, oceans, or be burned.

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What is one effect of plastic pollution on animals?

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Animals can eat plastic and get sick.

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What is a turtle's connection to plastic pollution?

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Many baby turtles have plastic in their stomachs.