marine life
What animal most commonly mistakes plastic bags for jellyfish?
turtles
What is it called when you give money to a company, to help stop plastic pollution?
donating
what is a good replacement for one use plastic water bottles?
A metal, reusable water bottle
Why is plastic preferred by many companies?
It’s cheap and moldable into just about anything, and also lasts a long time.
How does plastic harm coral reefs?
microplastics tear through coral
What is the name of a non profit you can donate to that we mentioned in our presentation?
The Oceancleanup
Bonus 200 points for everyone!
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Why did China stop taking back plastic from other countries?
Because the air pollution was getting really bad from the program.
how does plastic affect the whole food chain?
When smaller animals are intoxicated, bigger animals eat them, then that animal gets eaten and eventually leads to humans.
By what year does Ocean Cleanup have a goal of cleaning up 90% of the ocean’s floating plastic?
2040
What is the term for plastics that are chipped away at until they are tiny?
Microplastics.
BONUS*** Why are microplastics so bad for the environment?
What gas do trucks that ship plastic emit?
Carbon Dioxide (Co2)
By what year is it estimated their will be more microplastics in the sea than fish?
In what year did Samantha Smith at the age of 11 or 12, write a letter to the General of Russia, explaining her fears of the cold war, and became a famous peace activist?
1982
What town is the store GoGo Refill (a store that you can purchase alternatives to plastic) in?
South Portland
What year did China stop taking back plastic to recycle from other countries?
2018