By Ángela Villar
MICROPLASTICS
Index
05. Laws in Europe and Spain
01. What are they?
06. Alternative materials
02. Where do they come from?
07. Use of plastics in your area
03. Environmental impact
08. Recycling
04. Five plastic islands
09. Bibliography
What are microplastics?
Extremely small piece of plastic, manufactured as such or resulting from the fragmentation of larger plastics, not soluble in water and very poorly degradable.
Where do microplastics come from?
Wastewater, wind, rain and floods carry land-based plastic into the oceans, especially single-use plastic (bags, straws, cotton swabs or wrappers) which, being lighter, fly towards the coast or They join the river network until they reach the sea.
Microplastics are found in salt, beer, fresh fruits and vegetables, and even drinking water. Airborne particles can travel around the world in a matter of days and fall from the sky as rain.
Environmental impact of microplastics
When ingested by marine life such as birds, fish, mammals and plants, microplastics cause both toxic and mechanical effects, leading to problems such as reduced food intake, suffocation, behavioral changes and genetic alteration.
Terrestrial microplastic pollution has led to the decline of species that live below the surface, such as mites, larvae and other tiny creatures that maintain the fertility of the earth.
02
01
03
Arctic plastic island
Plastic island of the Sargasso Sea
Indian Ocean plastic island
04
05
Plastic island of the South Atlantic
Great Pacific Plastic Island
Laws in Europe and Spain to control the use of plastic
Royal Decree 1055/2022 establishes measures that companies must apply individually. These are new obligations and objectives aimed at: Prevention: aspirational objectives to reduce the weight and quantity of packaging placed on the market. Reuse: aspirational objectives for reusing different types of packaging in different channels. Marking: new packaging marking obligations, with mandatory and voluntary information to include, as well as prohibitions. Recycled material: aspirational objectives for incorporating recycled material in different types of packaging. Ecodesign: measures to make packaging more sustainable and reduce its environmental impact.
The European Union bans any use of single-use plastic products from 2021.
Alternative materials for plastic
Methacrylate: it is the only thermoplastic that is regenerated without causing waste. Natural fibers: These products are not only easy to find, very aesthetic and comfortable, but they also last longer than synthetic materials made from plastic. Stainless steel: This is a strong and durable material, but it is also environmentally friendly. Silicone: is a flexible material that is usually used in the medical and food fields. Wood and cork: they are materials of plant origin that, in addition to being environmentally sustainable, offer a great advantage for use in various construction and DIY sectors.
Plastics in my environment and recycling
In my environment, plastic is used for practically everything. Bags, bottles, cans, containers... Most of those products made from plastic are only used once, are bad for the environment and are not biodegradable.
To recycle them, the first thing you have to do is throw them in the corresponding container, the yellow one. There is also the possibility of using the product more than once and thus not having to buy a new one. Another thing you can do is give them a new use and use them for crafts, games...
REFLECTION
Thanks to this work I have been able to see how important it is to recycle and make good use of plastics. You don't have to do big things, by changing plastic bags for cardboard bags, you use glass or plastic bottles that can be reused, We are doing actions that among many others can save the planet.
Bibliography
- INFORMACIÓN.es
- ONU programa para el medio ambiente
- Nationalgeographicla.com
- Fundación Aquae
- Ecoembes
- TMA
- serveiestacio.com
THANK YOU
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By Ángela Villar
MICROPLASTICS
Index
05. Laws in Europe and Spain
01. What are they?
06. Alternative materials
02. Where do they come from?
07. Use of plastics in your area
03. Environmental impact
08. Recycling
04. Five plastic islands
09. Bibliography
What are microplastics?
Extremely small piece of plastic, manufactured as such or resulting from the fragmentation of larger plastics, not soluble in water and very poorly degradable.
Where do microplastics come from?
Wastewater, wind, rain and floods carry land-based plastic into the oceans, especially single-use plastic (bags, straws, cotton swabs or wrappers) which, being lighter, fly towards the coast or They join the river network until they reach the sea.
Microplastics are found in salt, beer, fresh fruits and vegetables, and even drinking water. Airborne particles can travel around the world in a matter of days and fall from the sky as rain.
Environmental impact of microplastics
When ingested by marine life such as birds, fish, mammals and plants, microplastics cause both toxic and mechanical effects, leading to problems such as reduced food intake, suffocation, behavioral changes and genetic alteration.
Terrestrial microplastic pollution has led to the decline of species that live below the surface, such as mites, larvae and other tiny creatures that maintain the fertility of the earth.
02
01
03
Arctic plastic island
Plastic island of the Sargasso Sea
Indian Ocean plastic island
04
05
Plastic island of the South Atlantic
Great Pacific Plastic Island
Laws in Europe and Spain to control the use of plastic
Royal Decree 1055/2022 establishes measures that companies must apply individually. These are new obligations and objectives aimed at: Prevention: aspirational objectives to reduce the weight and quantity of packaging placed on the market. Reuse: aspirational objectives for reusing different types of packaging in different channels. Marking: new packaging marking obligations, with mandatory and voluntary information to include, as well as prohibitions. Recycled material: aspirational objectives for incorporating recycled material in different types of packaging. Ecodesign: measures to make packaging more sustainable and reduce its environmental impact.
The European Union bans any use of single-use plastic products from 2021.
Alternative materials for plastic
Methacrylate: it is the only thermoplastic that is regenerated without causing waste. Natural fibers: These products are not only easy to find, very aesthetic and comfortable, but they also last longer than synthetic materials made from plastic. Stainless steel: This is a strong and durable material, but it is also environmentally friendly. Silicone: is a flexible material that is usually used in the medical and food fields. Wood and cork: they are materials of plant origin that, in addition to being environmentally sustainable, offer a great advantage for use in various construction and DIY sectors.
Plastics in my environment and recycling
In my environment, plastic is used for practically everything. Bags, bottles, cans, containers... Most of those products made from plastic are only used once, are bad for the environment and are not biodegradable.
To recycle them, the first thing you have to do is throw them in the corresponding container, the yellow one. There is also the possibility of using the product more than once and thus not having to buy a new one. Another thing you can do is give them a new use and use them for crafts, games...
REFLECTION
Thanks to this work I have been able to see how important it is to recycle and make good use of plastics. You don't have to do big things, by changing plastic bags for cardboard bags, you use glass or plastic bottles that can be reused, We are doing actions that among many others can save the planet.
Bibliography
THANK YOU