History of Plastic
What was the first synthetic plastic material? (bonus points for when it was created)
Celluloid (1873)
Is recycling free for everyone, and does it always get recycled?
No and no
How can social media play a role in the solution to plastic pollution & production?
Social media has increased from emotional aspects
What is Bakelite?
First fully synthetic plastic that contains no molecules found in nature
Does plastic cause cancer?
No; this is misinformation
How does someone go about cleaning up the plastic?
Groups near coast lines and rivers work together to clean up bodies of water
What was the purpose of the 1990's for the plastic community?
Awareness of widespread presence of microplastics
How much of waste is taken overeseas?
Only about 20%
What is the zero waste life?
Creating a life with zero waste, that includes reusable water bottles, shopping bags, and much more