Call For Levy to tackle Plastic Bag Scourge

Call For Levy to tackle Plastic Bag Scourge

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, Biology

University

Hard

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The video discusses the environmental impact of plastic bags, highlighting that they take up to 1000 years to degrade, causing harm to wildlife and natural landscapes. It introduces a campaign by environmental NGOs to reduce plastic bag usage in the UK, noting that England is lagging behind other UK countries in implementing a levy. The video also points out the significant role supermarkets play in plastic bag distribution and shares success stories from regions that have banned plastic bags. It concludes by emphasizing the need for urgent change in public attitudes to prevent further environmental damage.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the 'Stop The Bag Habit' campaign?

To introduce a levy on plastic bags in England

To recycle plastic bags more efficiently

To promote the use of reusable bags

To ban plastic bags entirely

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which UK country has not yet considered a levy on plastic bags?

England

Wales

Northern Ireland

Scotland

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the increase in the number of plastic bags handed out by supermarkets from 2010 to the following year?

15%

2%

5%

10%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which village in Devonshire became the first in Europe to self-impose a plastic bag ban?

Mabrie

Plymouth

Cornwall

Bristol

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the public in Wales supports the plastic bag levy?

More than 70%

More than 60%

More than 50%

More than 80%