Plastic Waste Glossary

noun very small pieces of plastic that pollute the environment

• The presence of microplastics in our oceans is a growing concern for environmental scientists.
• I heard that microplastics are really bad for marine life.
• Dude, microplastics are like tiny pieces of plastic that mess up the ocean.
• Microplastics are like invisible invaders causing harm to marine ecosystems.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'garbage patch' is a noun referring to a collection of marine debris and litter that has accumulated in a specific area of the ocean.

• The garbage patch in the Pacific Ocean is a major environmental concern due to its impact on marine life.
• Have you heard about that huge garbage patch floating in the ocean?
• I can't believe how big that garbage patch is, it's like a trash island out there.
• Her mind felt like a garbage patch, cluttered with negative thoughts and distractions.