plastic pollution

collocation in English

meaningsofplasticandpollution

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plastic
adjective
uk
/ˈplæs.tɪk/us
/ˈplæs.tɪk/
made ...
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pollution
noun[U]
uk
/pəˈluː.ʃən/us
/pəˈluː.ʃən/
damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances ...
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(Definition ofplasticandpollutionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofplastic pollution

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Plasticpollutionin the form of small particles (diameter less than 5 mm) termed microplastic has been observed in many parts of the world ocean.
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Common human-caused injuries to aquatic birds include habitat destruction,plasticpollution, fishing hook lacerations, and fishing line entanglements.
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Concerns included algal growth and seagrass degradation,plasticpollutionand the loss of amenity.
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Given the increased levels ofplasticpollutionof the environment, this is an important concept in understanding the food web.
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Albatrosses are not the only species to suffer from theplasticpollution; sea turtles and monk seals also consume the debris.
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These films contributed to the elevation of awareness and spread of the idea of chemical body burden andplasticpollutionof the oceans.
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One of the causes ofplasticpollutionis that so many of our disposable, single-use products, are made with a permanent material - plastic.
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Synthetic biology project to cleanplasticpollutionfrom the oceans using synthetic organisms.
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Plasticpollutioncan adversely affect lands, waterways and oceans.
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Many types and forms ofplasticpollutionexist.
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It has been estimated that over 400,000 marine mammals perish annually due toplasticpollutionin oceans.
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Polystyrene pieces and nurdles are the most common types ofplasticpollutionin oceans, and combined with plastic bags and food containers make up the majority of oceanic debris.
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