For older grades, introduce the idea of “fast fashion” where clothing is bought at low prices, worn minimally, then thrown out.Microplastics have become so prevalent they are now found all over the Earth, in animals, and even in our own bodies. Instead of breaking down, these tiny pieces are released into the air and wastewater systems, polluting our rivers and oceans. Materials such as polyester, Lycra, and nylon are essentially made from plastics and become smaller and smaller microplastics. For example, cotton underpants will fully compost but ones made from today’s synthetic materials will not biodegrade.Use the space station example to show how getting rid of our garbage is problematic (pages 40 and 41). Now that we have shifted to buying and throwing away our underpants, discuss how this impacts the planet.Chapter Four: Tushes today worldwide Environmental connections
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