What Is PLASTIC POLLUTION? | What Causes Plastic Pollution? | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

Hey friends, before we start today's episode, I have an important message to share with you. As you must be aware, due to certain new policies, you are not able to comment on our videos. But, don't you worry my friends, you can still share your valuable feedback, comments, views and love at our email id, Similarly, you can also visit our Instagram and Facebook page and continue to engage with us. We are looking forward to hearing from you. Oh look little kitty, it's plastic. Oh yes, little kitty. Unfortunately, this has become a very familiar sight, as the world is getting engulfed in plastic waste. Hey friends, I'm sure you guys must be wondering, what is such a big deal about it? Well, you won't believe, but plastic pollution has become, one of the most urgent environmental issues we are facing presently. So, in today's episode, let us address this critical problem, and learn what is plastic pollution, it's causes, the effects, the effect on us, and what we can do to deal with it. Zoom in! So, what is plastic pollution? Hmm, plastic pollution is the accumulation of plastic objects and particles, like plastic bottles, bags and microbeads in the Earth's environment, that adversely affects wildlife and humans. I know what you guys are thinking, but how does it affect the lives of humans and animals? Well, imagine a sea turtle swims through the water in search of food, and finds a white blob floating near the surface. Yummy! It thinks, a jellyfish, and eats the item. But little did the innocent turtle know, that the floating blob isn't a jellyfish, but a plastic bag, that could make it and many other aquatic animals very sick. Yes, my friends, just like that, millions of animals are killed by plastic every year, from birds to fish to other aquatic organisms. Not only that, plastic has been found in the stomach of many land-based animals, including elephants, zebras, tigers, camels, cattle and other large mammals, in some cases causing death. And all these factors somehow impact human lives. Yes, scientists have found microplastics in 114 marine species, and almost one third of these end up on our plates. Also, they have been found in a majority of the world's tap water. But the critical question is, who is responsible for all this plastic mess around us? Well, unfortunately, it's none other than humans themselves. But, before we jump to a conclusion, we need to understand that not all plastic is terrible, as they are handy. Yes, plastic revolutionized medicine with life-saving devices, made space travel possible, lightened cars and jets, saving fuel and pollution, and saved lives with helmets, car airbags and equipment for clean drinking water. And for many of us, plastic has become integral to our daily lives. But the problem is, that most of us use and throw away more plastic than we need. Things like grocery bags, drinking bottles, straws, food wrappers, and plastic packaging around toys. This kind of plastic that's used only once before being thrown away, is called single-use plastic. And it makes up more than 40% of all plastic trash. And this short-lived use of millions of tons of plastic, is quite simply unsustainable and dangerous for our planet as a whole. Now comes the most crucial question. What can we do to help our planet and innocent animals? Well, believe me or not, but the solution for this begins with you! And only you! First, start to recycle the plastic that you can. And never leave it in places, such as beaches and gardens. As trash left on the ground often blows into creeks and rivers, eventually making its way to the ocean. Also, don't fill your birthday goody bags with plastic toys. Instead, give your friends homemade treats or coupons to a local bakery. And thirdly, always try to pack snacks in reusable containers or cloth sacks, instead of plastic bags. These small steps from your end will make a big difference, and help to clean our earth. TRIVIA TIME! Did you know, since the 1950s, around 8.3 billion tons of plastic has been produced worldwide? Also, about 2 million plastic bags are used every minute around the world. Hope you enjoyed today's episode. Until next time, it's me, Dr. Binox, zooming out! Never mind!