Plastic pollution glossary

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Across
  1. 4. Capable of being decomposed naturally by the action of microorganisms.
  2. 8. When marine animals become trapped or caught in plastic debris.
  3. 9. Plastics derived from renewable sources, often designed to be biodegradable.
  4. 10. The process of converting waste into new materials.
  5. 11. Ocean ______: Movements of water in the ocean that transport plastic debris.
  6. 12. The natural environment of an organism.
  7. 13. Marine ______: Any type of litter or debris found in the ocean.
  8. 15. Disposing of waste or garbage in inappropriate places.
Down
  1. 1. The decomposition or breaking down of a material through exposure to sunlight.
  2. 2. Plastic particles smaller than 5 mm that persist in the environment.
  3. 3. A substance that causes pollution.
  4. 5. Large systems of circulating ocean currents where plastic waste accumulates.
  5. 6. Plastic ______: The accumulation of plastic waste in the environment.
  6. 7. The ability of a material to remain in the environment for a long time.
  7. 14. When marine animals consume plastic, often mistaking it for food.