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They make up a tiny percentage of the plastic in the ocean.

Environmentalists should focus instead on solutions for other types of plastic that harm marine life. The company says it will eliminate 1 billion plastic straws each year worldwide. Plastic in the water breaks down into smaller pieces called microplastics.

Other types just don’t hold up as well,” says Kathryn Carroll from the Center for Disability Rights. Storyworks

“Plastic straws hold up in hot and cold liquids. DynaMath

Plastic straws also litter streets and parks, as well as beaches.

Metal straws can burn people who are drinking hot liquids.Â. 1 Scholastic News Gr. They can choke or get sick from eating it.

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Sorry! Seattle, Washington, is one of several cities that have taken that step. 3 Scholastic News Gr.

Schuss, {{filterCount}}{{filterCount > 1 ? ' Along with other single-use plastics, straws often end up in the ocean. The New York Times Upfront, Ahora Or that their used gum created plastic pollution, and that it would stick around for a long time.

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Scholastic News Gr. By 2050, it’s estimated that we’ll have created 13 billion tons of plastic waste. SuperScience, Scholastic Action These bits of plastic release chemicals that are harmful to humans and marine wildlife. 2

But we have to start somewhere. Grade 1, Weekly. “The amount of plastic produced is growing more and more rapidly,” warns Ted Siegler, a global waste management expert. Plus, sea animals often mistake larger pieces of plastic for food. Ça Va ? Byron Hirsch/EyeEm/Getty Images (straws); debate photos courtesy of families. Scholastic MATH One magazine article said we were entering the “Plastic Age.” The Plastic Age was supposed … TM ® & © 2018 Scholastic Inc. All Rights Reserved. Scholastic MATH You are being redirecting to Scholastic's authentication page... Bring Joy to Your Learners. The problem is massive—and projected to get worse. Allons-y !