Contamination
Why is it bad to throw plastic to the sea?
Because it's very bad for sea animals and sea ecosystems.
Yellow (Plastics), Green (Glass), Blue (Paper and cardboard), Orange ( Cooking Oil) and Brown (Organics)
What are organic wastes?
Organic waste is biodegradable waste of plant or animal origin that can decompose in nature without too much difficulty and be transformed into other types of organic matter.
What do sea turtles confuse plastic bags with?
Sea turtles eat plastic bags thinking they are jellyfish.
Respiratoy problems and infections are caused by?
Air Pollution
What is air pollution?
The presence in the atmosphere of toxic or harmful materials, substances or particles.
What does the three R rule mean?
Reuse, Reduce and Recycle
How do toxic wastes affect?
On the one hand, it can affect health, in the form of diseases; or it can also have harmful effects on the environment: on the aesthetics of cities, natural landscapes and their species, and on the contamination of water, soil and air. All of this affects our quality of life.
Why is plastic so polluting?
Because it is not degradable and can alter habitats and natural processes, reducing the ability of ecosystems to adapt to climate change.
Sea level increasing and poles melting are some consequences of?
Global Warming
What problems does sea pollution cause?
It undermines the resilience of the ecosystem and poses a danger to human health if contaminated fish and shellfish are consumed.
What are clean points?
A recycling centre is a municipal facility adequately equipped for the temporary storage of waste generated in the domestic sphere.
Where does the city's household waste go?
The waste is taken to the final disposal site belonging to the corresponding Municipality.
Which country has the highest plastic production?
China is the main producer of plastics with 30% of the total
What are the consequences of the greenhouse effect?
Greenhouse gases. They absorb some of the sun's rays and then redistribute them in the form of radiation. Their increasing concentration in the atmosphere, due to human activities, contributes to global warming.
What is soil degradation?
Soil degradation basically refers to the processes triggered by human activities that reduce their current and/or future capacity to sustain natural or managed ecosystems, to maintain or improve air and water quality, and to preserve human health.
Where to throw away ceramics?
To be recycled, ceramics must be deposited at the clean point
Why is it bad not to separate garbage?
Mixing with other waste or garbage makes the chemical reactions necessary for biogas generation less effective, often resulting in products of inferior quality or even more harmful reactions.
How many years will it take for plastic to disappear?
Between 100 and 1,000 years for the plastic to completely degrade.
What will happen to an aquatic ecosystem when it has an oil spill?
It destroys the fauna and flora that lives in the water
What is acid rain?
Acid rain is rain that has become acidic due to certain pollutants in the air.
Where do we have to throw sprays?
If empty, the aerosol must be deposited in the yellow container if it is made of metal or plastic, or in a recycling center if it still contains the product it stores.
Where can I recycle batteries?
Batteries can be deposited at recycling centres or in shops that have enabled this function, such as supermarkets or electronics stores.
Is plastic Beneficial or harmful?
Plastic is a great invention, its malleability, other advantages of plastic are its lightness, durability and hygienic properties. However, the wrong use of plastic products leads to the ingestion and/or inhalation by fauna and even humans.
What are deforestation consequences?
Deforestation exposes the soil to erosion and desertification. It also increases the risk of flooding and landslides, which obstruct river channels and reduce water quality.