Plastic Pollution Treaty Quiz

What is the main goal of the global treaty being negotiated to address plastic pollution?

• To completely ban the production of all plastic.

• To reduce plastic production by 50% by 2040.

• To prevent any plastic from leaking into the environment by 2040.

• To encourage the use of plastic in electric cars and other sustainable technologies.

What is the main reason why plastic pollution is a major global issue?

• Plastic is not biodegradable and can take hundreds of years to decompose.

• Plastic production is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions.

• Plastic pollution is harmful to marine life and ecosystems.

• Plastic production is a major contributor to deforestation.

What is the role of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) in addressing plastic pollution?

• To develop and implement new technologies for recycling plastic.

• To monitor and enforce existing regulations on plastic production.

• To negotiate and finalize a global treaty to address plastic pollution.

• To provide financial assistance to developing countries to reduce plastic waste.

The global treaty to address plastic pollution should be finalized by ____, with the hope of it being adopted next year and becoming law shortly after.

Jyoti Mathur-Filipp states that 'we need everyone on board' to address the plastic pollution crisis.

How can you, as an individual and a member of the community, contribute to this effort?

Choose 3 options appropriate for this question

• Read recycling guidelines

• Reduce single-use plastics

• Join local clean-up events

• Advocate for recycling policies

• Shower 5 times a day