Plastic Pollution and Waste Management 1

What is the biggest threat posed by mismanaged plastic waste (waste that is not recycled, incinerated, or landfilled properly)?

• Air pollution

• Littering

• Leaking into the environment

• Taking up space in landfills

What is a major challenge to effective plastic waste management in low-to-middle income countries?

• Lack of public awareness

• Limited recycling infrastructure

• Inadequate waste collection services

• Inconsistencies in policies and regulations across regions

What does “mismanaged” plastic waste NOT include?

• Plastic burned in open air

• Plastic properly disposed of in a landfill

• Plastic bags dumped in a river

• Plastic bottles recycled into new bottles

What is the main reason for the increase in plastic pollution?

• Improper waste management

• Decrease in plastic production

• Strict environmental regulations

• Increased recycling efforts

What is the process of converting plastic waste into new plastic products called?

• Upcycling
  

• Decomposing

• Repurposing

• Recycling