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Land Pollution

Published on Nov 18, 2015

The effects of land pollution

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Land Pollution

Effects of plastic on the enviroment

Causes

What we humans do
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Litter Plastic

Overuse Plastic

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Waste Plastic

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Non biodegradable

plastics
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A substance or chemical that is non-biodegradable cannot be changed to a harmless natural state by the action of bacteria, and may therefore damage the environment

Effects of NOn biodegradable plastics

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Ground water contamination

Out gassing

Harms wildlife

Increases flood risks

Disposal

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Burried

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Burning

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Energy released on combustion

What can we do?

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Holding plastic producers accountable

Leading international action

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Reducing plastic pollution

Recycle

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Thank you

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Do your part!

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