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    Introduction

    Plastic pollution is a global environmental crisis that is


    devastating our planet. Every year, millions of tons of plastic
    waste end up in our oceans, harming marine life and ecosystems.
    Understanding the scope of this issue is the first step towards
    finding solutions.
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    Environmental Impact of Plastic Waste
    Harm to Wildlife Pollution of Waterways Microplastics in Food
    Chain
    Plastic waste entangles and Plastic debris clogs rivers, lakes,
    ingests marine life, leading to and oceans, disrupting aquatic Tiny plastic particles are
    injury, suffocation, and death. ecosystems. consumed by organisms,
    accumulating up the food chain.
    Sources of Plastic Pollution
    1 Single-Use Plastics
    Disposable items like bags, bottles, and straws are a major contributor to plastic
    waste.

    2 Fishing Gear
    Lost or abandoned fishing nets, lines, and traps can continue to trap and kill
    marine life.

    3 Industrial Waste
    Plastic production and manufacturing processes generate significant plastic
    pollution.

    4 Microfibers
    Tiny fibers shed from synthetic clothing end up in waterways and oceans.
    Microplastics and Their Dangers
    What are Microplastics?
    Microplastics are small plastic particles less than 5mm in size, often impossible to see with
    the naked eye.

    Persistence in the Environment


    Microplastics do not biodegrade and can remain in the environment for hundreds of years.

    Harm to Organisms
    Microplastics are ingested by a wide range of marine life, disrupting their health and
    reproduction.

    Entering the Food Chain


    Microplastics contaminate the food we eat and the water we drink, posing risks to human
    health.
    Plastic Waste Management Strategies

    Reduce Reuse Recycle Dispose


    Curb the use of single- Find new purposes for Properly sort and Properly dispose of non-
    use plastics and plastic items instead of process plastic waste to recyclable plastics in an
    promote reusable discarding them. create new products. environmentally
    alternatives. responsible manner.
    Recycling and Circular Economy

    Recycling Circular Economy Sustainability Innovation


    Recovering and A sustainable model that Balancing environmental, Developing new
    reprocessing plastic keeps resources in use for social, and economic technologies and
    materials to create new as long as possible. needs for long-term materials to replace
    products. wellbeing. conventional plastics.
    Innovative Solutions to
    Plastic Pollution
    1 Bioplastics
    Plant-based plastics that are biodegradable and
    renewable.

    2 Upcycling
    Repurposing plastic waste into new, higher-value
    products.

    3 Ocean Cleanup
    Technologies to extract and recycle

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