Page 6 - Eco-School Wales Newsletter, Spring Term 2 - English
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Danger to animals and people
The RSPCA receives an average of 14 People are also susceptible to be hurt
calls a day about animals affected by by broken glass and sharp metals, while
litter. Plastic bags, sharp metal cans and the breakdown of some materials can
broken glass can all act as traps and lead to harmful chemicals entering our
hazards for animals, while balloons and environment.
other small man made items can cause
animals to choke or impair their ability to
eat.
Adds to Ocean Plastic
Between 5 and 13 million tonnes of plastic enters
our ocean every year. Around 80% of this originates
from land, with much of it thrown as litter.
Harms Our Communities
When litter is present in our beautiful Littered areas attract more litter and
countryside, wonderful towns and cities, antisocial behaviour, meanwhile, clean
it makes our communities look unsightly countryside and streets receive more
and un cared for. This has a dramatic respect and stay cleaner.
impact on our mood and how we feel
about where we live.
