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Beat Plastic Pollution: A Call to Action

The document highlights World Environment Day's theme 'Beat Plastic Pollution', emphasizing the urgent need to reduce plastic waste and its harmful effects on the environment. It provides information on plastic pollution, its impact on wildlife and human health, and offers practical ways individuals can contribute to combating this issue. Success stories from countries like Rwanda and India illustrate effective measures taken globally, while encouraging readers to pledge to reduce their plastic usage.

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Beat Plastic Pollution: A Call to Action

The document highlights World Environment Day's theme 'Beat Plastic Pollution', emphasizing the urgent need to reduce plastic waste and its harmful effects on the environment. It provides information on plastic pollution, its impact on wildlife and human health, and offers practical ways individuals can contribute to combating this issue. Success stories from countries like Rwanda and India illustrate effective measures taken globally, while encouraging readers to pledge to reduce their plastic usage.

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BEAT PLASTIC

POLLUTION
World Environment Day
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction
2. What is Plastic Pollution?
3. Why It Matters
4. How You Can Help
5. Global Success Stories
6. DIY Eco Alternatives
7. Take the Pledge
8. Learn More / Resources
INTRODUCTION

World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.


It reminds us how precious our Earth is and how our actions impact it.

This year's theme is “Beat Plastic Pollution.”


It's a global call to reduce plastic waste and protect nature.

As students and future leaders, it's time we become Earth’s protectors.


WHAT IS PLASTIC POLLUTION?

Plastic pollution means the collection of


plastic waste that harms our land, rivers,
oceans, animals, and even us!

🔹 400+ million tons of plastic are


produced every year
🔹 50% of it is single-use (used once and
thrown)
🔹 Only 9% is recycled
🔹 Plastics take hundreds of years to break
down
WHY IT MATTERS

⚠️ Marine animals like turtles and whales die after eating plastic
⚠️ Microplastics enter our drinking water and food
⚠️ Burning plastic pollutes the air with dangerous smoke
⚠️ Plastic is made from fossil fuels – harming the climate
HOW YOU CAN HELP

✅ Say NO to plastic bags and straws


✅ Use cloth bags and steel lunchboxes
✅ Carry your own water bottle
✅ Avoid plastic packaging when shopping
✅ Learn to recycle properly
Every small habit can make a big difference!

GLOBAL SUCCESS STORIES

🇷🇼 Rwanda banned plastic bags in 2008 and is


now one of the cleanest countries.
🇮🇳 India’s many states have banned single-use
plastic.
🌍 Plastic Bank is helping poor communities
earn money by collecting plastic waste.
DIY ECO-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVES

🔁 Beeswax wraps instead of cling film


👕 Make bags from old T-shirts
🍃 Use banana leaf or bamboo plates
🫙 Reuse glass jars instead of plastic containers
Get creative and save the planet!

MY PLEDGE

“I commit to reducing plastic in my life.


I will reuse, refuse, and recycle every day.
I promise to protect my planet and inspire others.”

LEARN MORE

🌐 [Link]
🌐 [Link]
📚 Plastic-Free – Beth Terry
🎬 A Plastic Ocean – Documentary
Thank you for reading this booklet and caring for
our Earth!
Together, we can Beat Plastic Pollution!

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