What makes plastics particularly harmful to the environment?
Curing Our Plastic Problem

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They are expensive to produce.
They degrade quickly.
They are not biodegradable.
They are made from renewable resources.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which country is highlighted as having a significant plastic waste issue?
India
Thailand
South Korea
Japan
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key ingredient in the biodegradable packaging discussed?
Bamboo fiber
Rice husk
Cassava starch
Corn starch
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main challenge of biodegradable packaging compared to plastic?
It is not environmentally friendly.
It is less expensive.
It is more durable.
It is less malleable and more costly.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What process is used to convert plastic waste into oils?
Biodegradation
Mechanical shredding
Chemical recycling
Thermal anaerobic conversion
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the potential benefit of converting plastic waste into oils?
It creates more plastic waste.
It reduces the need for fossil fuels.
It increases landfill usage.
It makes plastics more expensive.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the shared vision of companies tackling the plastic crisis?
To eliminate all types of packaging
To establish a circular economy
To maintain the throwaway culture
To increase plastic production
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