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Environmental Science | How much do you know about plastic pollution to strengthen plastic pollution control?

author:Ecological environment of Chengdu

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Environmental Science | How much do you know about plastic pollution to strengthen plastic pollution control?

plastics

A great invention of mankind

The advent of plastic has made our lives more convenient

But improper disposal of plastic products

It will cause pollution to the environment

endangering our health

What is plastic pollution?

Plastic pollution is also white pollution, white pollution (White Pollution) is a visual name for the phenomenon of waste plastic pollution of the environment, which refers to the use of polystyrene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride and other polymer compounds made of packaging bags, agricultural mulch film, disposable tableware, plastic bottles and other plastic products are discarded as solid waste after use, due to random littering, difficult to degrade treatment, pollution to the ecological environment and landscape.

Environmental Science | How much do you know about plastic pollution to strengthen plastic pollution control?

How does plastic pollution affect us?

1. Visual pollution

Waste plastic brings bad stimulation to people's vision, affects the overall beauty of cities and scenic spots, destroys the cityscape and landscape, and thus causes "visual pollution". According to statistics, global plastic consumption is growing at a rate of 8% per year, and the annual consumption of plastic will reach more than 700 million tons in 2030.

Environmental Science | How much do you know about plastic pollution to strengthen plastic pollution control?

2. Marine pollution

Plastic waste enters the ocean to pollute the living environment of animals, and a large number of marine organisms die every year due to accidental ingestion of plastic debris. According to statistics, at least 276 species of marine life in the world have been killed by ingestion of plastic waste.

Environmental Science | How much do you know about plastic pollution to strengthen plastic pollution control?

3. Soil pollution

The residue of plastic products in the farmland will affect the absorption of water and nutrients by crops, inhibit the growth and development of crops, and cause the yield of crops to be reduced. Landfilling plastic waste in large quantities pollutes groundwater. Due to the small density and large volume of plastic film, the landfill will be filled up quickly, and the ability to process garbage will be reduced; on the other hand, due to the soft foundation, the bacteria, viruses and other harmful substances in the landfill can easily seep into the ground, pollute the groundwater, and endanger the surrounding environment.

Environmental Science | How much do you know about plastic pollution to strengthen plastic pollution control?

Fourth, microplastic pollution

Due to the refractory nature of plastics, the tiny plastic particles that exist in the environment for a long time may enter the human body through ingestion and respiration, affecting human health.

Environmental Science | How much do you know about plastic pollution to strengthen plastic pollution control?
Environmental Science | How much do you know about plastic pollution to strengthen plastic pollution control?

So, what can we do?

1. Enhance the awareness of environmental protection of plastic bans.

Starting from ourselves, we will actively support and publicize the plastic ban policy, and strive to be a propagandist and practitioner of plastic pollution control.

2. Establish a good consumption concept.

When dining out, do not use disposable plastic knives, forks, spoons and other tableware, try to bring your own reusable tableware, take the initiative to say "no" to plastic products that do not meet the relevant national regulations, and be more tolerant and understanding of all kinds of alternative products.

3. Develop green shopping habits.

Re-carry cloth bags, re-lift food baskets, reuse durable shopping bags, and refuse to use single-use plastic bags.

Fourth, choose green express products.

When receiving and sending express delivery, reduce the use of non-degradable plastic packaging bags, disposable plastic woven bags, non-degradable plastic tapes, etc., and promote the use of recyclable express packaging products.

5. Consciously participate in garbage classification.

Do not pile up or dump plastic waste at will, try to classify and put it in garbage as much as possible, and improve the efficiency of plastic waste resource utilization.

6. Be a good environmental protection propagandist.

Actively participate in environmental protection activities and encourage family and friends to use environmentally friendly products.

Environmental Science | How much do you know about plastic pollution to strengthen plastic pollution control?

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