Human Subjects
There are microplastics in our water? True or False
True
Most microplastics float on the ocean surface? True or False
False
The largest known source of marine microplastic pollution
Textiles
How many million tons of plastic are dumped in our oceans every year?
What is 8 million tons
By what year do scientists predict plastic will outweigh fish in the ocean, pound for pound?
2050
There are many alternatives to single use plastic products. True or False
True
Microplastics have been found in shellfish, beer and salt. True or False
True
Where are Microplastics found?
Everywhere
What percent of its plastic does the U.S. recycle?
9%
What happens to plastic waste when left in the environment?
It never fully goes away, it just breaks into little pieces
Researchers found microplastics in the ____ of unborn babies
Placenta
How many marine species are harmed by plastic pollution?
693
75% of plastic ever produced is now waste? True or False
True
On average, how long is a plastic bag used by a person before being thrown away?
12 minutes
Why is plastic dangerous for marine life?
They can become tangled;They mistake it for food and cannot digest it; Bacteria on plastic can give coral diseases