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Lesson 10
SDGs Model 1

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Hello, everyone.

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Today, our group will talk about

microplastics.

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As you know, plastics are very

useful.

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However, many of them end up in

the ocean as waste.

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The waves then break these

plastics into particles called

“microplastics.”

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Also, microbeads used in health

and beauty products come into

the ocean.

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Next, I’ll talk about why

microplastics are a problem.

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The main reason is related to the

food chain.

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Birds and fish eat microplastics

by mistake.

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In one study, microplastics were

found in 40% of fish caught near

Japan.

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Scientists worry that negative

effects on human health might

show up someday.

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Now, I’ll talk about actions

against microplastics.

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Many actions are taken at the

governmental and

non-governmental levels.

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In the EU, a law bans the use of

plastics for some disposable

products.

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In Japan, major companies have

already ended the use of

microbeads.

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Let me conclude with what we

can do.

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I recommend the 4Rs: refuse,

reduce, reuse, and recycle.

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For example, bring your own bag

when you go shopping.

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Put plastics in the recycle bin

when you throw them away.

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Your small actions will lead to a

big change someday.