TRASH TALK
Plastic pollution is currently at its highest level since records began and due to this growing issue, plastic waste can now be found on every beach in the world, whether that is a local tourist beach or a tropical island.
This is destroying our environment, wrecking our wildlife and harming us humans!
The environment:
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It is estimated that it will take from 450 years to never, for plastic to completely biodegrade. (national geographic)
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The majority of plastics are made from the production of planet-warming fuels. Meaning that plastic is a contributor to global warming. (friends of the earth)
Wildlife:
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More than 1 million sea creatures are killed every year by plastic pollution. (Sea Turtle Conservancy)
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More than 90% of all birds and fish are believed to have plastic particles in their stomach. (globalcitizen)
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Plymouth university research has found that nearly 700 marine life species are facing extinction due to plastic. (global citizen)
Humans:
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The average person eats 70,000 microplastics each year (Science news for students)
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Over flowing waste causes air pollution and respiratory diseases (ecubelabs)
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Plastic and litter clog up water ways which then block the drainage pipes which can cause the pipes to burst. (plumbing and drain services)