How Bad is Plastic Trash?

How long does it take for a plastic bag to break down?

• 1 month

• 1 to 2 years

• 4 to 5 years

• 10 to 20 years

How long does it take for a milk carton to break down?

• 1 year

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

How long does it take for soda can rings to break down?

• 10 years

• 100 years

• 400 years

• 500 years

How long does it take for a plastic water bottle to break down?

• 10 years

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 450 years

What are some ways to use less plastic bags?

• Bring your own bag to the store.

• Don't ever buy anything.

• If you only have a few things, you can just carry them.

• Balance everything you need to carry on your head.

How can you use fewer plastic water bottles?

• Bite a rain cloud.

• Use a drinking fountain if you're thirsty.

• Bring your own refillable water bottle with you.

• Chew on some leaves.

How can you use less plastic?

• Don't take a straw unless you really have to use one.

• Use containers for snacks instead of plastic bags.

• Wave a magic wand and make the plastic disappear.

• Use styrofoam instead.

How many plastic bags are used every minute in the world?

• One hundred bags

• One thousand bags

• One million bags

• 10 million bags

What is plastic made from?

• water

• trees

• Fossil fuels. Mostly oil.

• dirt

What happens to waste plastic?

• Some of it gets recycled.

• Some of it ends up in the ocean.

• Some of it gets burned.

• Some of it goes into the landfill.