Plastics Crossword

Materials thrown away as no longer useful or needed.
A group of people, often a family, who live together.
A theory (from 1980s) that divides the worlds countries into the Rich North and Poor South.
An object or substance being broken down by microrganisms
8 in 10 of these are thrown away to landfill and take 450 years to biodegrade.
Term to describe anything that has a poisonous effect on the environment.
A material that takes 450 years to biodegrade.
Extremely small pieces of plastic in the environment resulting from the breakdown of plastic waste.
To put something (animal or human) at risk or in danger.
Covers 70% of the Earth's surface.
The term given to describe your contribution made to this world.
Plastics only used once before thrown away.
A very small pellet of plastic which then is made into the plastic product.
Fuels which are extracted to make plastic.
Breaking down of material
Waste which is disposed of and found in our oceans.
An accumulation of waste that is in our oceans.
The ocean with one of the worlds largest garbage patches.
Use less
Use the raw materials again.
Use again, maybe in a different way.