Plastics
What is one way that you can make a difference in the plastic pollution crisis?
- Do a beach cleanup!
- Be more responsible with your plastic consumption!
- Join an advocacy group!
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- Reproductive issues
- Cancer
- Killing of essential gut microbes
- Irritation
What is one type of marine pollution impacting NYC?
- Plastic & Garbage Pollution
- Nutrient Pollution
Why are microplastics worse than other plastics?
They're smaller than other plastics and therefore make their way up the food chain undetected, and then go into us.
Which communities worldwide are most affected by marine pollution?
- Low-income communities
- Communities of color
- Communities that rely on the ocean/are coastal
- Communities in isolated locations
- Communities in places that concentrate plastic
Why is marine pollution a major issue in NYC?
Since NYC is situated on the ocean and many major waterways, it feels the effects--like water contamination and plastic pollution--of ocean pollution.
What is one company that is responsible for the plastic pollution crisis?
- ExxonMobil
- Closed Loop Plastics Inc
- LyondellBasell
How much plastic does the average person consume in a week?
A credit card's weight (5 grams)
What happens to the city's sewage when it rains?
Why are fossil fuel companies responsible for plastic pollution and climate change?
The burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gasses, and most plastic is made of fossil fuels.
- Making the water dangerous to drink and swim in
- Killing off entire ecosystems, therefore hurting the economy
Why are oysters important for cleaning NYC's waterways?
Oysters can filter large amounts of water, cleaning huge water bodies.
Why do companies continue to produce so much plastic?
It's cheap, tough, and convenient.
How many pieces of plastic do Americans consume every year?
Up to 3.8 million tiny pieces
How many sewage treatment plants handle 60% of the city's waste?
14