Environmental Impact
The accumulation of plastic objects in the Earth's environment.
Plastic pollution
To slowly break down or decay through natural processes
Decompose
To block a passage or opening (like a pipe or drain).
Clog
The total amount of greenhouse gases generated by our actions.
Carbon footprint
To fail to notice or consider something important.
Overlook
Extremely small pieces of plastic debris resulting from the disposal and breakdown of consumer products.
Microplastics
The raw oil used to manufacture most plastic bags
Petroleum
The network of pipes and channels used to carry away waste water or rainwater.
Drainage systems
Bags designed to be used many times (e.g., canvas or woven plastic)
Reusable bags
The citizens who pay for the cleanup of plastic litter through government taxes.
Taxpayers
The plants, animals, and other organisms that live in the salt water of the sea or ocean.
Marine life
An overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines
Flooding
Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
Durable
An action or law that must be followed (like a legal ban).
Mandatory measure