Plastic Pollution

                                   plastic use 



pros                                                                    

• it is light, easily shaped, strong and inexpensive
• preserves flavour and freshness when used to store food and beverages 
• leak-proof and child-resistance plastic 
• Its ability to guard against contamination makes it useful in sterile medical environments such as hospitals.
• it can be recycled but people don't do it  

cons

• plastic food-storage containers are leaching chemicals such as bisphenol A into our food. 
• Harmful Nature. Disposable plastics used in packaging foodstuff meant for human consumption contain harmful compounds. 
• Environmental Degradation. Plastics are generally non-biodegradable; hence, they may take centuries to decay. 
• Low Melting Point. 
• Durability.

The main plastic polluters -

1. coca cola
2. pepsico
3. nestle 
4. china
5. indonesia 

Surfers against sewage  -

1. Stopping the problem at source.
   By tackling society’s throwaway culture when it comes to single-use plastics, we aim to change consumer behaviour and industry standards. Solutions like a Deposit Return System (DRS) would stop millions of pieces of plastic from entering the ocean eco-system in the first place.
2. Cleaning up pollution from our beaches.
   We’re a movement of do-ers, not just talkers. So we organise more beach cleans than any other charity in the UK. These events galvanise communities into action – protecting their local beaches for everyone to enjoy.

Greenpeace -

1. Our beautiful oceans are home to a staggering 80% of life on Earth. But destructive fishing, pollution and climate change are damaging them on a scale unimaginable to most people. Species are being driven towards extinction because of overfishing and habitat destruction. We are campaigning for marine reserves, and for an end to unsustainable fishing
2. Whether it’s tackling climate change, protecting biodiversity or promoting equitable and sustainable development, you can join Greenpeace and take action. It doesn’t matter whether you have a little bit or a lot of time to spare – we can use your help.

Action plan  - 

• more recycling bins
• Give up gum.
• put rubbish in the bin