ENVR SCI-1301 Brittany Sims

1.  Exploratory Probe basic facts and knowledge found in the readings. ( What research evidence supports _________?Type up several facts and basic knowledge from the readings. Relate this to what you find in other resources, prior activities for stronger scores.)) Firstly, Canada claimed to ban single-use plastics by 2021. I didn’t do much research looking into this came true or not, but I certainly hope it did – seems to be a lot of false promises with people who hold power. Peru looks like it restricts single-use plastics as well as of 2019. According to Peru’s Environment  Ministry, the country uses 947,000 tons of plastic each year, only 0.3 percent being recycled. (Peru Restricts Single-Use Plastic, 2019, para. 4) 90.5% of estimated plastic ever made that has never been recycled. 6,300 million metric tons, scientists calculated that around 12 % of all plastic waste has been incinerated, while the rest piles up into landfills and litter. (Plastic Fact Named Stat Of The Yea...

  Plastic pollution has become a major environmental concern, with widespread attention on larger plastic debris like plastic bags and bottles that litter our beaches and harm marine life. However, there is a more insidious and hidden threat lurking in our oceans - microplastics. These tiny particles, often smaller than 5mm in size, are pervasive in our environment and pose significant risks to both humans and the ecosystem. (a) Definition of Microplastics and Their Sources Microplastics are small particles of plastic that result from the breakdown of larger plastic items or are intentionally produced as tiny plastic beads in consumer products. They can be categorized into two types: primary and secondary microplastics. Primary microplastics are designed to be small, such as microbeads in personal care products like toothpaste and exfoliators, and are directly released into the environment. Secondary microplastics are the result of larger plastic items breaking down due to weatheri...