What are the main points about reducing plastic waste discussed in the text?

Question 6.1.1

The text states that the ban on free plastic bags occurred in 2003.

• Answer: They stopped giving away free plastic bags in 2003.

Question 6.1.2

Yes, making people pay for thicker, reusable shopping bags helps reduce plastic waste.

• Explanation: When customers pay for bags, they are more likely to reuse them multiple times instead of discarding them after a single use. This reduces the demand for new plastic bags and the overall number of bags that end up as waste.

Question 6.1.3

The provided text does not give a specific percentage of people who separate their plastic waste.

• Explanation: It is difficult to determine an exact percentage without data. However, separating plastic waste is crucial for recycling, as mentioned in the text. If people do not separate their waste, the plastic bags cannot be sent to a recycling factory, meaning they will likely be thrown away. The percentage of people who consistently separate their waste is likely not 100% as it requires conscious effort and proper infrastructure.

Question 6.1.4

Yes, there are other things people can do to reduce plastic waste.

• Examples:
  • Using reusable water bottles and coffee cups instead of single-use plastic ones.
  • Choosing products with minimal or no plastic packaging when shopping.