Plastics, Plastics Everywhere!

Plastics, Plastics Everywhere!

Multiple Choice

Most of modern plastics are made from...

• rubber

• fossil fuels

• milk

• waxes

Multiple Choice

The number on the plastics identification code indicates...

• how toxic the plastic is

• how long the plastic takes to break down

• what chemicals were used to make the plastics

Search for Hidden Plastics

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-Read pages 1-2 of the article.

-Think about the following questions as you read:.

1) Besides landfills, where else on Earth is plastic pollution a major issue?

2) What challenges do you think exist when it comes to removing this pollution?

The Search for Hidden Plastics.pdf - Google Drive

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Open Ended

Where exactly in the ocean is plastic pollution a major issue?

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What challenges do you think exist when it comes to removing this pollution?

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5 unexpected solutions to the plastic crisis | BBC Earth

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Poll

Which possible solution(s) do you think could be the most impactful?

(you can choose more than one)

• microbes that break down plastic

• oceanic garbage collection

• using recycling plastic in roads

• using seaweed for packaging instead of plastic

• ability to earn money for plastic collection

​Plastic from Seaweed

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Poll

Who do you think shares more responsibility in addressing the plastics issue?

• corporations

• consumers

• both

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