We could recycle it or reuse it if possible.

Most trash and packaging is sent to a landfill, where is is buried

Plastic takes an extremely long time to decompose. A plastic bottle can last for up to 500 years.

YES! It breaks down naturally and decomposes in around 2 weeks.

Animals sometimes mistake plastic for food and this can lead to health problems and death. Animals also get trapped in plastic waste and may die.

Packaging that is not biodegradable can be harmful to the environment and the animals that live there

Plastic is not biodegradable. It breaks down into micro and nano plastics which could be eaten, drank or even breathed in and this could be toxic.

It's design, colour and shape of the package makes the product look good and this helps to market and sell the product

It is the product’s first container that protects the goods from germs.

Plastic is versatile and cheap to make, so it is used to make lots of things.

Pollution is when chemicals, gases, smoke or other harmful materials damage the environment.

Packaging covers a product that you buy. It is designed as a container or wrapper to protect the sold goods.