noun phrase · neutral
plastic pollution
/ˈplæstɪk pəˈluːʃən/PLAS·tic pol·LU·tion
The accumulation of plastic waste in the environment causing harm to wildlife and ecosystems
Examples
“Beaches littered with bottles are a visible sign of plastic pollution.”
“Microplastics from cosmetics contribute to plastic pollution in the oceans.”
“Many countries are banning single-use plastics to tackle plastic pollution.”
Band 8 sentence
“A global strategy to reduce plastic pollution must include both improved waste management and alternative materials.”
Collocations
- reduce plastic pollution
- single-use plastic
- dispose of plastic properly
Word family
Common mistakes
plastic wastes→plastic waste
pollution of plastic→plastic pollution
reduce use of plastic things→reduce single-use plastic
Say it for a higher band
5trash in the ocean→6plastic waste→7+plastic pollution
Synonyms
marine plastic pollution
Easily confused
marine debris
“Marine debris washed up on the shore after the storm.”
plastic waste
“Proper management of plastic waste can reduce plastic pollution.”
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