Mexico-Trash and Plastic Pollution

What is the main environmental issue mentioned in the passage?

• Too much trash and plastic pollution

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

• Water scarcity

What is one of the goals for Mexico regarding trash and plastic?

• To increase the use of plastic bags

• To reduce trash and recycle more

• To ban all types of plastic

• To export trash to other countries

What progress has been made in some cities in Mexico?

• Banning plastic bags

• Eliminating all trash

• Recycling 100% of waste

• Using only biodegradable materials

Why is plastic harmful to animals according to the passage?

• Animals eat plastic and get sick

• Plastic is too heavy for animals

• Plastic is a natural food for animals

• Animals use plastic to build homes

What is one suggested solution to reduce trash in Mexico?

• Using cloth bags instead of plastic ones

• Increasing the production of plastic bags

• Burning all plastic waste

• Importing more plastic

How long does it take for plastic bags and bottles to break down?

• Many years

• A few days

• A few weeks

• A few months

What would be a benefit of having more recycling centers in Mexico?

• Cleaner streets

• More plastic production

• Increased plastic usage

• Higher trash levels