Слайд 2 We always ask a question when it comes time to decide
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what to take with you to the store: paper or plastic bag?
Слайд 3 On the one hand it’s a simple choice, but lets think
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about these two different things. Each has its advantages and disadvantages . Let's look at what they differ.
Слайд 4Paper bags
Paper comes from trees. It takes about three tons of wood
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to get one ton of paper pulp.
Слайд 5Advantages
Paper bags take less time to decompose.
But paper bags for us, in
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Russia, are not particularly common, such as in the United States. So that we cherish our forests.
Слайд 6Disadvantages
On the other hand, the paper bags have a number of
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drawbacks. The main disadvantage of the paper due to the fact that it is afraid of water. Using lamination helps a little.
Слайд 7 Another and very significant drawback - the high cost of raw
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materials and ways to improve it. If you take it to a recycling center it means more energy and chemicals are used.
Слайд 8According to the magazine “National Geographic”, in the manufacturing of paper bags
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more energy, more water than in the production of plastic bags are used.
Слайд 9According Howstuffworks.com, papermaking pollutes air 70% more than the production of plastic
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bags.
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Plastic bags
Plastic comes from oil. Everyone of us uses plastic bags in
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our everyday life.
Слайд 11Advantages
Advantages of plastic bags are undeniable. They are cheap to produce, well
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tolerate humidity, strong and durable.
Another advantage of the polyethylene to paper - the possibility of long-term use. Plastic bag, which served as a time, can be used for a long time.
Слайд 12Disadvantages
Plastic is a very useful material, which is very important in modern
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life, but the problem is that it can lie on the ground or swim in the water for decades.
Слайд 13In fact, in the UK,for example,
they recycle only 1
in 200
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plastic bags.
Слайд 14Besides , plastic bags cause over 100,000 sea turtles and other marine
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animals to die every year, when animals mistake them for food.
Слайд 16 The best way to carry your shopping and protect the environment
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at the same time is to choose a reusable fabric bag.
Слайд 18Some steps have been already made
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