Plastic Pollution and Solutions Quiz

What is the projected amount of plastic waste that could enter the oceans by 2040 if no changes are made?

• 11 million metric tons

• 29 million metric tons

• 15 million metric tons

• 50 million metric tons

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight interventions to reduce plastic pollution?

• Improving recycling processes

• Substituting plastics with alternatives

• Reducing plastic production

• Increasing plastic exports

What is the most efficient way to handle collected plastic waste?

• Incineration

• Mechanical recycling

• Ocean dumping

• Landfilling

Why is it important for countries to take responsibility for their plastic waste?

• To prevent ocean pollution

• To promote plastic production

• To increase global exports

• To reduce recycling costs

What is necessary to completely solve the plastic pollution challenge?

• Current government commitments

• Future innovations

• Increased plastic production

• More plastic exports