Plastic waste destroying the environment

Whatch the video and do the activities below. fill in with these words Since the 1950s, plastic has become a huge problem for our planet. We use so much plastic that it's everywhere! Scientists estimate that we've made over 8.3 billion tons of plastic since then. That's a lot of plastic!The problem is that most of this plastic isn't recycled. Instead, it ends up in landfills, oceans, rivers, and even our food. It's estimated that there are over 5 trillion pieces of plastic trash in the ocean, and that number is growing every year. That's like one garbage truck full of plastic going into the ocean every minute!This plastic pollution is really bad for animals. It's estimated that plastic kills 100,000 sea animals and 1 million seabirds every year. And it gets worse! Plastic doesn't just disappear. It breaks down into tiny pieces called microplastics. These tiny pieces of plastic are so small that they can get into our food and water.But there is hope! Governments around the world are starting to take action against plastic waste. Canada is working on a plan to reduce plastic waste. They're banning single-use plastic bags, like the ones you get at the grocery store. China is also taking action. They've banned non-biodegradable bags in big cities and are working to ban them in all cities by 2022. They've also banned single-use straws in restaurants.The European Union is also taking action. They're banning single-use plastic cutlery, cotton buds, straws, and stirrers. They're also requiring plastic bottles to be made with recycled plastic. Many African countries, like Tanzania, have banned plastic bags completely. They even take away plastic bags from tourists at the airport!There are also groups working to clean up the plastic that's already in the ocean. One group called "The Ocean Cleanup" is working on special systems to collect plastic from the ocean. They hope to remove 90% of the plastic pollution in the ocean. That's a big goal, but it could make a real difference!So, what can we do? We can all help reduce plastic waste. We can choose to use reusable bags, water bottles, and straws. We can also recycle plastic whenever possible. By working together, we can help protect our planet from plastic pollution. 1.What is one thing that Canada is doing to reduce plastic waste? Canada is banning all plastic. Canada is making all plastic bottles out of recycled plastic. Canada is banning single-use plastics. 2.What is one thing that the European Union is doing to reduce plastic waste? The European Union is banning all plastic. The European Union is banning single-use plastic cutlery. The European Union is making all plastic bottles out of recycled plastic. 3. What is the main problem with plastic? Plastic takes a long time to break down. Plastic is not very useful. Plastic is not strong enough. 4.What is one example of a group that is working to clean up plastic pollution in the ocean? The Green Peace Organization The Ocean Cleanup The Plastic Pollution Project Match the key words from the video with their meanings landfill A site for the disposal of waste material by burying it. straw A thin, dried stalk of grain, especially wheat, used for making hats, baskets, or for feeding animals. threat Something that could cause harm or danger. litter Trash or unwanted things that are left lying around in a public place. debris Scattered pieces of something that has been broken or destroyed, like trash or broken pieces of wood. ban officially forbid something. biodegradable Able to be broken down by bacteria or other living things. garbage Waste material, especially food scraps and other things that are thrown away Fill in with suitable words.The first letter is given. Write the word without the first letter. Since the 1950s, we've made a lot of plastic, and most of it ends up in landfills, oceans, and even our food.• Plastic pollution is harmful to animals and can even get into our food and water.• We can all help reduce plastic waste by using reusable items, recycling, and supporting groups that clean up the ocean.