How does plastic effect living things?

Answer 1

The production of a water bottle affects the environment because to make the water bottle it takes a factory and lots of natural resources. Also to transport the water from place to place it takes planes, trucks, and cars which all release CO2 into the air. So, that is how a water bottle affects the environment. Moreover, most water bottles are non-biodegradable and persist in the ecosystem, harming the natural balance in nature.

Answer 2

Plastic water bottles affect animals and plants because animals in the ocean will get caught with in all the water bottles that are being thrown into the ocean. As well as the chemicals in the plastic leaking out into the ocean, and contaminating the sea life. Another situation that the water bottles are creating is that the pollution goes into the ground and kills plants.

Answer 3

Plastic bags kill animals. About 100,000 animals such as dolphins, turtles whales, penguins are killed every year due to plastic bags. Many animals ingest plastic bags, mistaking them for food, and therefore die. And worse, the ingested plastic bag remains intact even after the death and decomposition of the animal. Thus, it lies around in the landscape where another victim may ingest it.

Answer 4

Plastic can harm living things in various ways. When not properly disposed of, animals may mistake plastic for food and ingest it, leading to choking, internal injuries, or blockages. Additionally, chemicals from plastics can leach into the environment, contaminating soil and water sources, which can have negative effects on ecosystems and human health.

Answer 5

Plastic is very complicated. Kind of like the Teletubbies! Hahaha Lol

Answer 6

Yes, plastic bags are said to be one of the top reasons that animals (wildlife) die of choking.

Answer 7

Plastic in the ocean eventually breaks up into smaller fragments. These are being swallowed by seabirds. Dead birds have been discovered with their stomachs full of plastic pieces!