Platic Pollution Outline

Running head: PLASTIC POLLUTION

Speech Outline: Plastic Pollution

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Speech Outline: Plastic Pollution

Introduction

 Definition: Plastic pollution is the buildup of plastic waste in the ecosystem as a result of

poor waste disposal tendencies, which causes adverse effects on living organisms and the

environment (Eriksen, et al., 2016).

 Plastic pollution is prevalent because of the overproduction of plastic products.

 The speech informs of the causes, effects, and solution of plastic pollution.

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Causes of plastic pollution

 Inappropriate disposal of plastics

 Throwing plastics in landfills leading to the release of toxic chemicals, which pollute the

soil and underground water (Li et al., 2015).

 The overusing of plastics contributes to the accumulation of plastic products in the

environment (Li et al., 2015).

The effects of plastic pollution

 Underground water pollution as toxic chemical leach through soil to underground water

sources (Ahluwalia & Energy and Resources, 2015).

 Soil acidification when toxic chemicals are mixed with water in the soil (Ahluwalia &

Energy and Resources, 2015).

 Air pollution from burning plastics leads to respiratory problems such as bronchitis

(Ahluwalia & Energy and Resources, 2015).

 Plastic pollution poisons other living organisms in the environment, which affects

biodiversity (Halden, 2016).

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Potential solutions

Re-use of plastic materials.

 Limits the rate of production and reduces the buildup of plastics in the environment

(Schultz, 2017).

Banning of plastic products.

 The government can ban plastic bags and provide synthetic bags as an alternative

(Schultz, 2017).

Awareness creation.

 Professionals can educate masses on the significance of re-using plastics and their

adverse effects on the environment (Schultz, 2017).

Conclusion

 Recap of the causes, effects, and solutions to plastic pollution.

Bibliography

Ahluwalia, V. K., & Energy and Resources, I. (2015). Environmental Pollution and Health. New

Delhi: The Energy and Resources Institute.

Eriksen, M., Lebreton, L. C., Carson, H. S., Thiel, M., Moore, C. J., Borerro, J. C., ... & Reisser,

J. (2014). Plastic pollution in the world's oceans: more than 5 trillion plastic pieces

weighing over 250,000 tons afloat at sea. PloS one, 9(12), e111913.

Halden, R. U. (2010). Plastics and health risks. Annual review of public health, 31, 179-194.

Li, W., TSE, H., & FOK, L. (2016). Plastic waste in the marine environment: A review of

sources, occurrence and effects. Science of the Total Environment, 566333-349.

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.05.084

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Schultz, S. (2017). Reducing Plastic Pollution. Alternatives Journal (AJ) - Canada's

Environmental Voice, 43(2), 68-69.

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