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Plastic

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Plastic is [blank] in our everyday lives. In fact, more than 40 percent of plastic is used only once before it is thrown away, where it [blank] in the environment for a long, long time. It often breaks down into smaller and smaller particles, called microplastics, which can be [blank] by both animals and people. Fortunately, there are things we can do to help, like recycling when we can, and [blank] of waste properly.

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Plastic is ubiquitous in our everyday lives. In fact, more than 40 percent of plastic is used only once before it is thrown away, where it lingers in the environment for a long, long time. It often breaks down into smaller and smaller particles, called microplastics, which can be ingested by both animals and people. Fortunately, there are things we can do to help, like recycling when we can, and disposing of waste properly.
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