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"Plastic Pollution and What We Can Do About It": 300 Million Tons of Plastic 8 Million Tons

The presentation discusses plastic pollution, highlighting its prevalence and harmful effects on the environment and marine life. It outlines the causes of plastic pollution, such as the overuse of single-use plastics and poor waste management, while also presenting actionable solutions for individuals and global initiatives to combat the issue. The speaker emphasizes the importance of collective action to address this pressing environmental challenge.

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"Plastic Pollution and What We Can Do About It": 300 Million Tons of Plastic 8 Million Tons

The presentation discusses plastic pollution, highlighting its prevalence and harmful effects on the environment and marine life. It outlines the causes of plastic pollution, such as the overuse of single-use plastics and poor waste management, while also presenting actionable solutions for individuals and global initiatives to combat the issue. The speaker emphasizes the importance of collective action to address this pressing environmental challenge.

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"Plastic Pollution and What We Can Do About It"

Slide 1: Title Slide


🎤 "Good morning/afternoon everyone. My name is [Your Name], and today
I’m going to talk about something we see around us every single day—but
rarely stop to think about: plastic pollution, and what we can do about it."

Slide 2: What Is Plastic Pollution?


🎤 "Plastic pollution happens when plastic waste ends up in the environment
—on land, in rivers, and especially in our oceans. Plastics don’t break down
like organic materials. Instead, they break into tiny toxic pieces called
microplastics, which can last for hundreds of years."

Slide 3: The Scale of the Problem


🎤 "Here’s a fact that might shock you: Every year, over 300 million tons of
plastic are produced—and at least 8 million tons end up in the ocean.
That’s like dumping a garbage truck full of plastic into the sea every single
minute!"

🎤 "Plastic has been found on the world’s highest mountain—Mount Everest—


and even in the deepest ocean trench—the Mariana Trench. It’s truly
everywhere."

Slide 4: Why Is It a Big Deal?


🎤 "Plastic pollution is dangerous for both the planet and for us."

 Marine animals mistake plastic for food—like turtles eating plastic


bags, thinking they’re jellyfish.

 Birds and fish die with stomachs full of plastic.

 Even humans are now eating microplastics through seafood, salt, and
even drinking water!

Slide 5: What Causes Plastic Pollution?


🎤 "So, what’s causing all this?"
 Overuse of single-use plastics—like bags, bottles, straws, and
wrappers.

 Poor waste management—plastic often ends up in nature because it’s


not recycled properly.

 Littering—many people still throw plastic waste on streets, beaches, or


into rivers.

Slide 6: Can We Fix It? Yes. Here's How.


🎤 "Now the good news: We can all be part of the solution."

🟢 Reduce – Avoid single-use plastics. Say no to plastic straws, cutlery, or


unnecessary packaging.
🟢 Reuse – Carry your own water bottle, bag, or lunch box.
🟢 Recycle – Learn to sort your waste properly. Not all plastics can be
recycled—so check the label.
🟢 Refuse – Politely say no to things you don’t need—like freebies wrapped in
plastic.
🟢 Raise Awareness – Talk to others, post online, or join clean-up drives.

🎤 "Small steps by many people lead to big changes."

Slide 7: What Is Being Done Globally?


🎤 "Governments and companies are also taking action:"

 Countries like India, Canada, and Kenya have banned single-use plastic
bags.

 Many companies are switching to paper or biodegradable packaging.

 Ocean clean-up projects are using technology to remove plastic from


rivers and seas.

Slide 8: Final Thoughts


🎤 "Plastic was once a miracle invention. Today, it's a global problem. But the
real miracle is this: If we act together, we can fix it."

🎤 "So the next time someone offers you a plastic bag, think twice. Change
starts with us—and it starts now."
🎤 "Thank you for listening!"

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