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Global plastics production

This interactive diagram shows the amount of plastic produced globally over the last 70 years and features some of the most significant developments in plastics. Click on the circles on the graph to find out more information.

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Cross-curricular | Ages 7-11

Ocean Plastics

Ocean Plastic ages 7-11 unit is a KS1 teacher resource that introduces students to the issue of plastic pollution. Students study materials, their properties and are inspired to enact change in their communities.

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