Theresa May unveils new 25-year Environment Plan in speech at the London Wetland Centre

The video discusses the severe impact of plastic waste on marine life and seabirds, highlighting the UK's leadership in tackling this issue. It outlines strategies to reduce plastic production and consumption, including government initiatives and supermarket collaborations. The video emphasizes the importance of recycling and the potential of simple policies to drive environmental change.

What is the estimated number of sea mammals and turtles that die each year due to plastic waste?

• 500,000

• 100,000

• 1,000,000

• 50,000

What is one of the key strategies the UK plans to implement to tackle plastic waste?

• Increase the production of plastics

• Encourage manufacturers to use more types of plastic

• Reduce the demand for plastic

• Ban all plastic products

How does the UK government plan to lead by example in reducing plastic usage?

• By banning plastic bags in all stores

• By removing all consumer single-use plastic in central government offices

• By promoting plastic usage in government projects

• By increasing taxes on plastic products

What initiative is being explored with supermarkets to reduce plastic packaging?

• Increasing plastic packaging

• Offering discounts for plastic purchases

• Introducing plastic-free aisles

• Banning all food packaging

What is the ultimate goal of making recycling easier for the public?

• To make recycling more expensive

• To increase landfill usage

• To reduce the amount of plastic in waterways

• To promote the use of more plastic