Plastics - Harm to Sea Environment A new report says plastics are responsible for $13 billion in damage to the oceans and the undersea environment.. The report tells about harm to sea li[r]
(1)Plastics - Harm to Sea Environment A new report says plastics are responsible for $13 billion in damage to the oceans and the undersea environment The report tells about harm to sea life and what should be done to improve the situation If plastic is thrown away carelessly, it will make its way into rivers and other waterways The plastic eventually reaches ocean waters And it never goes away Scientists say plastic is not destroyed by natural processes Instead, it just breaks up into smaller pieces over time The oceans contain a lot of chemicals and other pollutants The remains of such products may find their way to plastics floating in seawater Then, fish may eat the plastics That means harmful material may get into our food supply Experts say people can make a big difference They suggest throwing plastics away correctly They also like plastic recycling programs – where old bottles and other plastics are collected, broken down and used to make new products When we get rid of plastic, we can recycle it and reuse it By putting a new value on plastic, industry can save money, and it also has a special reason to clean up the environment But all of society must join to protect the environment Human beings cause pollution and they should take steps to stop it pollutant pollution chemical clean up contain food supply natural damage harm get rid of make its way a Find the word in the box that means: a substance that pollutes something, especially air and water a substance used in a chemical process existing in nature; not made or caused by humans to move or get somewhere provision of food eliminate harmful effects on somebody/something (x2) ; to have something inside to make something free from pollutants 10 contamination b Answer the questions: 11 Can natural processes destroy plastic? 12 What are done in plastic recycling programs? 13 How can industry save money? 14 Who should be responsible for stopping pollution? (2)