Question

How much do you know about
the impact of plastic pollution
on the planet? Share your ideas
with your classmates. Take
notes in your notebook
2 What information about the
amount of plastic in the world
does the infographic provide?
Read the sentences about it and
write T (true) or F (false) in your
notebook
a. We produce a huge amount
b. Plastic was produced in large
Scale before 1950
c. The production of plastic will
increase unti 2050
d Most discarded plastics
recycled or incinerated
e The total amount of plastic
waste wil decreases
2050​

Answer 1

1) The impact of  plastic pollution  on the planet:

The plastic pollution has increased in the last century mainly due to the growth of the industries and population, causing damage to the environment and animals as it isn't biodegradable.

2)

a) True, we do produce a big quantity of plastic (more than steel and cement)

b) False, the large scale production started after 1950, going from 2 millions  to 8,3 billions in 2017.

c) True, the infographic shows that in 2050 the production will be 34 billions.

d) False, only 21% are recycled or incinerated the remaining is accumulated in landfills.

e) False, the waste will increase from 6,3 to 12 billions as the infographic shows.

Bons estudos!