Plastic

4. – A community of living organisms and their physical environment, interacting as a system.
5. – The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat, essential for ecological balance.
7. – Tiny plastic particles, often invisible, that result from the breakdown of larger plastic items and contaminate oceans and food chains.
9. – The act of using goods and services, often associated with overuse and waste in modern society.
10. – The tendency to use items once and discard them, contributing to environmental problems.
11. – Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact, especially relating to environmental issues.
12. – The process of converting waste materials into new, usable products to reduce environmental impact.

1. – The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.
2. – The practice of using resources in a way that preserves them for future generations.
3. – Laws or legal measures put in place to control or influence behavior, such as those regulating plastic use.
6. – A model of economy focused on reusing, repairing, and recycling materials, in contrast to a linear take-make-dispose model.
8. – The fundamental facilities and systems serving a country or area, such as waste management or recycling plants.