Understanding Plastic and Its Impact

The video discusses the widespread use of plastic, its composition, and its environmental impact. It highlights the durability of plastic and the issue of microplastics. The video provides alarming statistics on plastic waste and offers practical solutions to reduce plastic usage, emphasizing the importance of individual actions in addressing the global plastic problem.

What are the natural resources used to produce plastic?

• Coal, water, and wood

• Water, gas, and oil

• Gas, coal, and oil

• Wood, coal, and oil

Which of the following items might contain plastic?

• All of the above

• Chewing gum and toothpaste

• Paint and glitter

• Clothes and glue

How long does it take for a plastic bottle to decompose?

• 500 years

• 200 years

• 100 years

• 450 years

What are microplastics?

• Plastic that is biodegradable

• Large pieces of plastic

• Tiny pieces of plastic

• Plastic that dissolves in water

How much plastic waste do humans produce annually?

• 400 million tonnes

• 300 million tonnes

• 100 million tonnes

• 200 million tonnes

What is the equivalent of 14 million tonnes of plastic entering the ocean each year?

• One ship being dumped every minute

• One airplane being dumped every minute

• One rubbish truck being dumped every minute

• One car being dumped every minute

What is the most common plastic item disposed of in New Zealand?

• Plastic cutlery

• Plastic straws

• Single-use drink bottles

• Plastic bags

How can individuals reduce their plastic waste?

• Buying more plastic products

• Using disposable straws

• Ignoring recycling

• Using reusable drink bottles

How many plastic bottles are New Zealand households throwing away that could be recycled?

• 75 million

• 50 million

• 100 million

• 150 million

Why is it important for individuals to make changes in their plastic consumption?

• Because plastic is biodegradable

• Because every decision contributes to a larger impact

• Because plastic is not harmful

• Because individual actions don't matter