Where does the plastic come from in the sea? A large part of the plastic that ends up in the sea is disposable packaging and plastic bags. In the sea, the plastic debris is slowly decomposed into smaller parts and eventually becomes so-called micro plastics, which are not broken down in several hundred years and which are almost impossible to capture. Lost fishing gear, synthetic fabrics, such as fleece blankets and polyester and acrylic clothing, release micro plastics when washed. Although the wastewater treatment plants handle most micro plastics, millions of micro plastics particles still end up in the sea. In addition, some hygiene products contain added micro plastics. Among other things, there may be plastic in exfoliating, toothpaste and makeup.Learners shall be aware of the importance of environment protection and instead of being powerless being able to find good ways to contribute in reducing plastic. What can I do?

This activity is a group work to collect knowledge about plastic in the sea and what an individual can do to prevent it. The advices should then be illustrated on a “poster or a any other communication model” with images or materials and with text that can be distributed within the local community ex the library or any other suitable centre. In this activity, there is no ready-made solution – only the imagination sets the boundaries.

This activity is divided in 2 days. Day 1. Plan and design

Day 2, The actual production. It would be good if it could be located in an art studio or similar, where there is access to glue, paints, cardboard, computer and printers etc.