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            PLASTIC POLLUCTION                                                    Plastic pollution is the accumulation of plastic objects and particles (e.g. plastic bottles, bags and microbeads) in the Earth's environment that adversely affects wildlife, wildlife habitat, and humans. Plastics that act as pollutants are categorized into micro-,or macro debris, based on size. 

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            PLASTIC POLLUCTION                                                    Plastic pollution is the accumulation of plastic objects and particles (e.g. plastic bottles, bags and microbeads) in the Earth's environment that adversely affects wildlife, wildlife habitat, and humans. Plastics that act as pollutants are categorized into micro-,or macro debris, based on size. 

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Get Plastic Out of Your Life

Because plastics and their ingredients are pervading our oceans and waterways, invading the bodies of humans and wildlife, and filling landfills (with new and once recycled plastic) the Ecology Center recommends eliminating plastics from your life, as much as possible.

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What are the effects of plastic pollution?

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What are the effects of plastic pollution?

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Marine species ingest or are entangled by plastic debris, which causes severe injuries and deaths. Plastic pollution threatens food safety and quality, human health, coastal tourism, and contributes to climate change.

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What is the main cause of plastic pollution?

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What is the main cause of plastic pollution?

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Plastic pollution is caused by the accumulation of plastic waste in the environment. It can be categorized in primary plastics, such as cigarette butts and bottle caps, or secondary plastics, resulting from the degradation of the primary ones.

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10 Ways to Reduce Plastic Pollution

1. Wean yourself off disposable plastics.

2. Stop buying water.

3. Boycott microbeads.

4. Cook more.

5. Purchase items secondhand.

6. Recycle (duh).

7. Support a bag tax or ban.

8. Buy in bulk.

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Plastic pollution causes harm to humans, animals and plants through toxic pollutants. It can take hundreds or even thousands of years for plastic to break down so the environmental damage is long-lasting. It affects all organisms in the food chain from tiny species like plankton through to whales.