Plastic Podcast Part 2

 

Experts think that by 2050, the amount of plastic in the ocean will weigh more than the amount of fish in the ocean. All animals, whether they live on land or in the sea, can be hurt by plastic. They can get trapped in bigger items such as carrier bags or food packaging.

Birds, fish and shellfish can mistake plastic for food when it has broken down in to smaller pieces. However, there are lots of groups trying to help tackle plastic pollution and cut the amount of plastic we use.

  • We now pay 5p for plastic carrier bags and the number we use has dropped by over 80%
  • Certain cafes and restaurants are only giving out straws if people ask for them. Some are also swapping them for paper ones
  • A group of nurseries has stopped using glitter
  • Plastic microbeads have been banned from products like face scrubs and toothpaste.
  • And supermarkets are looking at making changes too, including making their packaging easier to recycle or even plastic free.

The Government's promising to cut all avoidable plastic waste over the next 25 years.

 

 

 

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