Plastic in the Ocean

What percentage of plastic items that go in the recycling bin ACTUALLY get recycled?

• 23%

• 72%

• 1%

• 9%

Which continent does most of the plastic go to?

• North America

• South America

• Europe

• Asia

How many tonnes of plastic enters the ocean each year?

• 8 million tonnes

• 10 million tonnes

• 20 million tonnes

• 330 million tonnes

How many people in the world don't have access to proper waste disposal services

• 800 million

• 3 billion

• 2 billion

• 450 million

What industry sector is responsible for the greatest amount of plastic pollution globally?

• Oil industry

• Fishing Industry

• Fashion industry

• Food industry

How much plastic does this industry dump in the oceans each year?

• 1 million tonnes

• 200,000 plastic nets

• 4 million tonnes

• 2 million tonnes

Why is plastic used so extensively?

• Because it is durable

• Because it is strong

• Because it is cheap

• All of the above

What is the record amount of plastic found in a Shearwater Gull?

• 135 pieces

• 234 pieces

• 400 pieces

• 276 pieces

What food source might the Laysan Albatross be mistaking plastic for?

• Plankton

• Squid

• Oysters

• Shrimp

What has Rwanda done to combat the plastic problem?

• Set up a recycling scheme for plastic bags

• Set up bottle recycling for cash schemes

• Totally banned plastic bags

• Banned plastic fishing gear