Plastic Pollution

Plastic trash is everywhere It’s in the ocean on the ground and even in tiny pieces called microplastics. This hurts animals makes the Earth dirty and can even get into our food and water.

​​The Problem

We can fix it By recycling using less plastic cleaning up the oceans and making plastics that break down we can help save animals and keep the Earth clean.

​​The Solution

​Plastic Pollution 

How Plastic Pollution Hurts the Planet

Plastic pollution is a big problem. Plastic doesn’t go away it stays on Earth for hundreds of years. In the ocean, plastic breaks into tiny pieces called microplastics

Here’s how we can help

• Use reusable bottles and bags instead of plastic ones.

• Recycle more.

• Pick up trash to keep parks and beaches clean.

Helpful Facts for the Quiz!

Multiple Choice

Why is plastic pollution a big problem for the ocean?

•      A. Plastic breaks into harmless pieces over time

• B. Plastic breaks into tiny pieces and animals eat it

•      C. Plastic turns into rocks on the seafloor

•      D. Plastic makes ocean plants grow faster

Multiple Choice

     How does plastic pollution affect animals and humans?

•   A. It makes it hard for animals to build homes

• B. Animals can eat plastic and humans might drink tiny pieces of it

•   C. It keeps humans safe from germs

• D. It creates food for ocean animals

Multiple Choice

What happens to plastic that isn’t recycled?

•    A. It melts into the ground after a year

•     B. It stays on Earth for hundreds of years

•     C. It turns into glass over time

•      D. It gets eaten by bugs

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a way to help reduce plastic pollution?

• A. Throw plastic trash into rivers

•      B. Throw garbage into trash bins

•    C. Recycle old items you don’t need

•    D. Pick up litter from parks

Multiple Choice

Why are sea turtles in danger because of plastic?

•     A. They can’t swim through plastic filled water

• B. They eat plastic bags thinking they are jellyfish

•      C. Plastic fills up the sand where they lay eggs

•     D. Plastic scares away their food

Multiple Choice

How do microplastics harm the environment?

• A. They make fish avoid eating food

• B. They can be eaten by fish and stay in the food chain

• C. They get cleaned up by ocean waves

• D. They disappear after a few weeks

Multiple Choice

Which country has banned plastic bags to reduce pollution?

• A. Kenya

• B. United States

• C. Brazil

• D. Australia

Multiple Choice

         What can you use instead of a plastic straw?

•      A. paper straw 

•      B. candy straw

•   C. A metal straw

•   D. All of the above

Multiple Choice

What is The Ocean Cleanup Project?

• A. A group that collects trash from oceans and rivers

• B. A team that makes new plastic items

• C. A group that teaches animals to avoid plastic

• D. A factory that burns plastic waste

Multiple Choice

What would happen if everyone stopped using plastic bags?

• A. There would be less trash in landfills and oceans

• B. Plastic would still stay in the environment forever

• C. All animals would be safe instantly

• D. Plastic pollution would get worse

LEARN MORE?

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org

https://theoceancleanup.com

https://www.worldwildlife.org

​Cited Sources