Plastic Waste Crossword Puzzle

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MICROPLASTICS : Tiny plastic particles, typically less than 5mm in size, that result from the breakdown of larger plastic items.
SUSTAINABILITY : The practice of using resources in a way that does not deplete them for future generations.
WASTE MANAGEMENT : The collection, transportation, and disposal of waste materials, in a way that minimizes environmental harm and maximizes reuse or recycling.
ECOSYSTEM : A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.
RECYCLING : The process of converting waste materials, such as plastic, into reusable raw materials.
DECOMPOSITION : The process by which organic materials break down over time.
POLLUTION : The introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment.
LANDFILL : A designated area where waste, including plastic, is disposed of, typically in a controlled manner.
SINGLE-USE : Refers to plastic items that are designed to be used once and then discarded.
BIODEGRADABLE : A material that can be broken down naturally by microorganisms over time.

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microplastics : tiny plastic particles, typically less than 5mm in size, that result from the breakdown of larger plastic items.
sustainability : the practice of using resources in a way that does not deplete them for future generations.
waste management : the collection, transportation, and disposal of waste materials, in a way that minimizes environmental harm and maximizes reuse or recycling.
ecosystem : a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.
recycling : the process of converting waste materials, such as plastic, into reusable raw materials.
decomposition : the process by which organic materials break down over time.
pollution : the introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment.
landfill : a designated area where waste, including plastic, is disposed of, typically in a controlled manner.
single-use : refers to plastic items that are designed to be used once and then discarded.
biodegradable : a material that can be broken down naturally by microorganisms over time.