The Plastic Problem
Disposable plastic is cheap, convenient and used every day, yet the majority of it ends up in landfills or the natural environment, releasing toxins, and harming wildlife and eventually us. Globally we produce more than 300 million tons of plastic a year, half of which is intended for single-use.
The Life Cycle of Plastic
Click here to learn more about the production, use, and disposal of plastic and how it affects the environment.
How Does This Affect Me?
“How is this related to me?” you may ask. An ocean of plastic is not only something ugly, it also can have harmful consequences for human beings. Click here to learn more about how plastic and humans fit into the global ecosystem.
Paradox of 'Eco-Friendly' Plastics
At first glance "environmentally friendly" plastics - plastics that can be broken down by living organisms - seem like a sustainable alternative to plastic, but the reality is far more complicated.
Plastic Harms The Eco-System
Plastics can harm wildlife through ingestion, entanglement and toxicity. Click here to learn more about how plastic is harming our natural world.


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The Life Cycle of Plastic
Graphic created and research by Sustainability Office Intern Bingo 2018
Compiled by Sustainability Office Intern Kimberlee Onsiong 2018