Sources Of Plastic Pollution
What is the main material involved in plastic pollution?
No-Biodegradable plastic
What are the giant rotating currents in the ocean called?
Ocean Gyres
Africa and Asia
What can replace single-use plastic shopping bags?
Reusable Shopping Bags
When are all of our Birthdays?
June 8th, August 17th, August 29th.
Name one way litter ends up in the ocean?
Rain flows streams
How many Ocean gyres are there worldwide?
Five
What percentage loss in marine ecosystem services is caused by plastic?
One to Five
Name one method to encourage recycling incentives.
Deposit refund schemes
Which one of us has three siblings?
Natalie
What happens when lightweight plastic blows away from landfills?
Ends in ocean
What is the name of the largest garbage patch in the world?
Great Pacific Garbage Patch
How much economic loss is caused by plastic pollution annually?
$500B to $2.5T
Which organization organizes international coastal cleanups?
Ocean Conservancy
What is Natalie’s middle name?
Yael
What happens when sanitary products are flushed?
Into the ocean
Where does most debris in garbage patches descend?
Ocean floor
What industry loses revenue due to plastic pollution in oceans?
Tourism industry
What campaign involves 69 countries raising awareness about clean seas?
UNEP Clean Seas
What does Olivia‘s mom teach?
A first and second grade science teacher
Name the two most common sources of plastic waste that end up in the ocean?
Litter and Flushing
Name the two oceans with two gyers each
Pacific and Atlantic
What UN action is addressing plastic pollution globally?
Negotiating global treaties
What EU law bans single-use plastics?
Single Plastics Directive
how tall does shrey tell people he is
5’8