Plastic pollution

This resource takes students on a virtual journey exploring the impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems. Through interdisciplinary content, it fosters environmental stewardship, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, encouraging students to reflect on the life cycle of plastics, understand global and local impacts, and consider solutions.

Plastic
Plastic

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Teaching about plastic pollution engages students in environmental stewardship while developing skills in science, critical thinking, and problem-solving. This interdisciplinary topic equips students with knowledge about environmental processes, material properties, human impacts, and potential solutions, informing their daily choices and future decision-making.
Plastic pollution is a growing crisis in our oceans, with an estimated 1-2 million metric tonnes
Why is plastic pollution such a problem?
Where does plastic pollution come from?
The journey to the ocean
The journey to the ocean

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Breaking apart: making microplastics
Diving deeper: plastics in the water column
The deep sea: plastic’s lasting legacy
The journey starts with you!
Script for plastic pollution animation
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UK participants in Horizon Europe Project ProBleu [101113001] are supported by UKRI grant numbers: 10082336 Earthwatch Europe, 10081234 Plymouth Marine Laboratory and 10082355 Ocean Conservation Trust.

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