SINGLE-USE PLASTIC

5. Single-use plastic waste often escapes into the ocean, harming marine life through ingestion or entanglement.
6. Disposable plastics help reduce contamination and maintain cleanliness, especially in medical and food industries.
10. Tiny plastic fragments that come from single-use items and can contaminate water, soil, and even food chains.
11. Though meant for single use, many plastics are strong and can last for years—problematic for waste management.
14. Single-use plastics are easy to carry and use, making them convenient for daily tasks like shopping and packaging.
15. Chemicals from some single-use plastics can leach into food or water, raising health concerns.

1. A major environmental concern, single-use plastics often end up as litter in oceans and landscapes.
2. One advantage of plastic is that it’s much lighter than alternatives like glass or metal, making transportation cheaper.
3. Many single-use plastics end up here, contributing to long-term pollution since they don’t biodegrade easily.
4. Researchers are developing eco-friendly alternatives like compostable plastics to reduce negative impacts.
7. A huge part of single-use plastic usage, from food wrappers to shipping materials.
8. The throwaway culture created by single-use items generates massive amounts of waste annually.
9. Single-use plastics are often cheaper than reusable alternatives, contributing to their widespread use.
12. Some governments and cities are implementing policies to ban or limit single-use plastic items.
13. One way to manage plastic waste, though not all single-use plastics are easily recyclable.