The material has become a grim emblem for the all-pervasive threat posed to our planet by human waste

The world hates plastics right now.

Number and Weight of Plastic Pieces afloat in the Sea

March 09, 2017 –DELL Infographic

What is the largest source of microplastics in the ocean?

B

8) Replacing plastics with other materials would increase environmental

cost from $139 Billion to $____ annually

A. $145 billion

B. $256 billion

C. $488 billion

D. $533 billion

What percentage of the food grown in the world is never eaten?

In North America ~ 40% of food is

wasted by consumer.

Food waste is responsible for over

7% of global greenhouse gas

emissions

A. 30-50%

B. 10-20%

C. 50-60%

D. 80-90%

322 million kgs! 80% of this was reprocessed into new products in North America. The remaining

20% is shipped to Asia for reprocessing.

How much plastic is recycled in Canada?

Alliance to End Plastic Waste, nearly 30 major companies/organztions-committed over $1.0 billion with the goal of investing $1.5 billion over the next five

years to help end plastic waste pollution in the environment.

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd- virgin plastic "will be substituted with environmentally sustainable materials like

recycled/bio-based plastics and paper."

Walmart Canada announces new plastic waste reduction plan. - 100 per cent recyclable private brand packaging by 2025.

Plastic Energy - plans to spend €300m to build 10 production units Europe and Asia over the next two

years as it ramps up production to around 240,000 tonnes/year in Europe/Asia

Food packaging video

Clean seas break-up PSA

What really happens to plastic after you throw it away