Chapter 2: Plastics

Question 1

Materials composed of a wide variety of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic compounds. They are known for their malleability, which allows them to be molded into solid objects.

Answer 1

Plastic (definition)

Question 2

Main Ingredient in Making Plastics

Answer 2

Primarily derived from fossil fuels through chemical separation and processing.

Question 3

Importance of Plastics

Answer 3

— Packaging
— Building and Consruction
— Electronics
— Textiles
— Transportation
— Medical Use
— Disaster Relief

Question 4

Disadvantages of Using Plastics

Answer 4

— Made from fossil fuels, a non-renewable resource
— They do not decompose easily
— Openly can emit toxins
— Have adverse affects on food supply

Question 5

Top 3 Plastic Items Found in Coastal Clean-Ups

Answer 5

1. Cigarette Butts
2. Food Wrappers
3. Plastic Bottle Caps

Question 6

What are Efforts to Reduce Plastic Waste in the Philippines?

Answer 6

1. Government Policies
2. School and Local Government Partnerships
3. Volunteerism
4. Advocacy

Question 7

What are the Sources of Marine Letter?

Answer 7

1. Litter Dropped in Towns and Cities
2. Overflowing Litter Bins
3. Litter Dropped at the Beach
4. Poorly Managed Industrial Waste Discharges
5. Lost Shipping Containers
6. Lost/Discharged Fishing Gear
7. Recreational Litter Blown by the Wind
8. Poorly Managed Landfill Sites
9. Microbeads from Personal Care Products
10. Sewage Related Litter