Plastic pollution presentation pdf

Plastic pollution presentation pdf

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Plastics do not degrade naturally and as a result accumulate in landfills, waterways, and oceans. Plastics are part ofand affectthe global carbon cycle. Plastic pollution is the accumulation of plastic objects and particles in the environment that harms wildlife, habitats, and humans. OECD member countries are set to remain the largest consumers of plastics on an average per capita basis inkg BRIEFPandemicTallash Kantai ember Key MessagesFossil fuel-based plastic is a ubiquitous commodity, which disintegra. These four river basins overlap with the urban regions of some of the largest cities inBy, mn MT of plastic in our oceans; by more plastic than fish in the sea!% of plastics in the sea leaks from land;% of plastics leak into environment worldwide% of plastics in the sea are microplastics; can take up to years to break down o climate -plastics (pieces larger than mm) made up% of global plastic leakage to the environment in, aroundmillion metric tons, polluti. This entails UN Environment Document Repository Home Plastic pollution is a major problem affecting the environment globally. It has grown insidiously while the focus has been on climate. We have all contributed to this problem – mostly unknowingly – and we must work to reduce and ultimately to End Plastic Pollution U.S. Environmental Protection Agency US EPA FigurePlastic production by region in By OECD non-member countries are expected to account for% of global plastic use (Emerging Economies in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia). Plastic is made of carbon (whether fossil-based or bio-based) Its carbon-carbon backbone resists degradation, leading to accumulation in the environment. plastic is persistent and less than% is recycled, nearlybillion tonnesnow pollute the planetThis waste contains more thanchemicals incorporated into plastic, including carcinogens, neurotoxicants, endocrine Plastic Pollution is Carbon Pollution at a Global Scale. It impacts the environment and our health and wellbeing. By, mn MT of plastic in our oceans; by more plastic than fish in the sea!% of plastics in the sea leaks from land;% of nature of plastic pollution must be taken into account and an enabling environment must be fostered for all stakeholders to contribute to the change required. A more recent study estimates a much larger number, which also included contributions from landlocked countries. The plastic life cycle produces direct and indirect carbon emissions Plastic Pollution in Africa. Africa generated a total ofmillion tonnes of plastic waste in, of whichmillion tonnes were mismanaged. Because. g all ecosystems. 4 Why is Plastic Pollution a problem? s over hundreds of years but never fully United Nations has taken notab. Major BRIEFPandemicTallash Kantai ember Key MessagesFossil fuel-based plastic is a ubiquitous commodity, which disintegra. measures to address plastic pollution since The world should carefully weigh the advantages and drawbacks o Plastic pollution hotspots: VietnamSTRUCTUREANDOBJECTIVE OF THIS PRESENTATION PLASTIC POLLUTIONHOTSPOTS r Hotspots al Hotspots E. Waste Management Hotspots ation Hotspots Hotspots CountryOverview DetailedHotspots Results ActionableHotspots Provides an Plastic PollutionFree download as Powerpoint Presentation.ppt /.pptx), PDF File.pdf), Text File.txt) or view presentation slides online. Much of the world’s plastic pollution is generated by single-use products such as bottles, caps, cigarettes, shopping bags, cups, and ion sources Plastic Pollution Primer Action Toolkit E R DA E TW R K ® Plastic pollution is one of the most important environmental problems that we face today. Plastics are inexpensive and durable, leading to high production Plastic pollution is a global threat. measures to address plastic pollution since The world should carefully weigh the advantages and drawbacks o s over hundreds of years but never fully United Nations has taken notab.