Sources of Plastic Waste in the Environment

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this activity, learners will:
  • Identify the biggest plastic waste producing countries in the world
  • Identify the biggest plastic waste producing industries in the world
  • Analyze data on sources of plastic waste and make informed conclusions

Curriculum Connections

AB Science Curriculum Gr. 9-10
ON Science Curriculum Gr. 9-10

Length of Activity

1.5 - 2 hours

Materials List

  • Internet-enabled device
  • Plastics in the Environment backgrounder
  • Eco 360 notebook (we recommend asking learners to maintain a notebook for this program to write down reflections as they go through the program)
  • Sources of Plastic Waste Worksheet

Online Lesson Format