- Plastic pollution has severe impacts on the environment and economy as marine life consumes plastic and dies from choking, blockages or starvation. Scientists are also investigating effects on human health. - Most marine litter originates on land as plastic, which does not biodegrade and remains in oceans for hundreds of years, harming marine animals that ingest it by accident. - Solutions include reducing single-use plastics, improving recycling programs, encouraging producers to use less plastic packaging and helping to cover costs of preventing plastic from reaching oceans. Individual action like bringing reusable bags to stores can help address the global problem of plastic pollution in waterways.

1. Curse of plastic

2. We’re treating the oceans like a trash bin.Around 80
percent of marine litter originates on land , and most of
that is plastic.
* Plastics that pollutes our oceans and waterways has
severe impacts on our environment and our economy
seabirds ,whales,sea turtles and other marine life are
eating marine plastic pollution and dying from choking ,
intestinal blockage and starvation

3. Scientists are investigating the long term impacts of
pollutants absorbed , transported and consumed by fish and
other marine life , including the potential effects on human
health.
* Plastic pollution affects every waterway , sea and ocean in
the world.when we damage our water systems we’re putting
our own wellbeing at risk.
* The pollution also has huge costs for taxpayers and local
governments that must clean this trash off of beaches and
streets to protect public health , prevent flooding from trash
blocked storm drains , and avoid lost tourism revenue from
flithy beaches.

4. Many plastic remains floating on the surface of our water
ways,the place where many food sources lie making them
attactive to species of marine life

5. The Impact of Plastic

6. Solid garbage also makes its way to ocean . Plastic
bags , ballons , glass bottles, shoes ,packaging materials
If not disposed of correctly , almost everything we throw
away can reach the sea.
* Plastic garbage ,which decomposes very slowly , is
often mistaken for food by marine animals.
* High concentration of plastic materials, particularly
plastic bags have been found blocking the breathing
passages and stomachs of many marine species ,
including whales , dolphins , seals, puffins, and turtles

7. Plastic six pack rings for drink bottles can also choke
marine animals.
* The garbage can also come back to shore , where it
pollutes beaches and other coastal habitats.
* Before the days of plastics,when fisherman dumped
their trash overboard or lost a net , it consited of natural
materials metal, cloth or paper thet would either sink to
the bottom or biodegrade quickly.
* But plastic remains floating on the surface ,the same
place where many genuine food sources lie and can
remain so for 400 years.

8. Dolphins will eat pieces of plastic sheeting they
mistake for jellyfish and other prey.
Young ones can strangle on ingested plastic.
Dolphins may also became entangled in recreational
fishing line or plastic strapping , which can drown them ,
or wrap around and amputate their appendages

9. SOLUTION
* The most effective way to stop plastic pollution in
our ocean is to make sure it never reaches the water in the
first place.
*We all need to do our fair share to stop plastic
pollution individual need to recycle and nevet litter,but
producers of single use plastic packaging need to do
more too.
*We need producers to design packaging so that it is
fully recyclable , and so there is less waste.
* We also need producers to help cover the costs of
keeping their products out of the ocean.

10. PROTECT OUR OCEANS
CUT DISPOSABLE PLASTICS OUT OF YOUR ROUTINE:
Simple alternatives including bringing your own
bag to the store , choosing reusable items wherever
possible , and purchasing plastic with recycled content.
RECYCLE:
when you needs to use plastic, be sure that you
recycle it after you’ve reused it .
Each piece of plastic recycled is one less piece of
waste that could end up in our ocean.

12. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY:
* Whether you represent yourself , a buisness , or a
government, know how much you are contributing to the
problem of plastic pollution.
* Conduct a waste audit and share the information
Set specific goals to reduce or eliminate your plastic waste
generation.
CLEAN UP YOUR BEACH:
* Many organizations host clean up days where you can
volunteer to pick up trash at your local beach. A few hours of
your time can make a big difference.

13. THANK YOU…!!!