Overconsumption
What is overconsumption?
The act of consuming something to excess.
What is habitat damage?
Removing water from its natural setting for a period of time and for a particular use, and eventually returning all or part of it to the source.
How does plastic make its way into water sources?
What is thermal pollution?
A temperature increase in water which reduces oxygen in water.
What causes overconsumption?
The largest factor is rapid population growth
What causes habitat damage?
Mineral extraction, irrigation, manufacturing, etc.
What are microplastics?
Microplastics are small pieces of plastic, usually less than 5mm in size.
What is acid rain?
Acid rain refers to any form of precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, or fog) that contains high levels of acidic components, such as sulfuric or nitric acid.
What are the effects of overconsumption?
Worsens the climate and increases air pollution
How does habitat damage effect freshwater biodiversity?
Biodiversity is harmed as the number of organisms lessens with the worsening of water sources.
(T/F): Are plastic water bottles full of microplastics?
True
What is recycling?
Recycling is the process of collecting, processing, and repurposing materials that would otherwise be discarded as waste
Three solutions to overconsumption?
How can habitat damage be reversed?
Proper rehabilitation, dependent on the habitat, will reverse habitat damage.
What are microbeads?
Microbeads are tiny, solid plastic particles, typically less than 1 millimeter in size, that are commonly found in personal care products like exfoliating scrubs, toothpaste, and shower gels
What is plastic debris?
Is overconsumption reversible?
Consumption
This process converts used plastic materials into new products
Recycling
What are the steps to change pollution?
reduce emissions, improve technology, promote recycling, enforce regulations, and raise awareness.