How long till it’s “gone”?

Have you ever noticed that plastic is everywhere? It’s in lots of things we use every day, from our toothbrushes and shampoo bottles to our binders and chairs. Plastic sure seems handy, doesn’t it? Well, not everything is as good as it seems!

The problem with plastic is that it takes a really (we mean REALLY) long time to break down. And when it finally does, it doesn’t actually disappear. It just breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces called microplastics, which then get into the air, our water, and our food.

See if you can guess how long each plastic item takes to break down into microplastics!

Join the Rangers vs. Plastics Challenge and help us kick plastic waste out of the game for good! Look for it in the Challenges section of the Earth Rangers App.

244 COMMENTS

AylaNoor March 29, 2023 At 8:06 pm

Go to the rangers vs. plastic and participate in the challenge
sacred March 31, 2023 At 11:51 am

I know evrything
Apollo13 April 1, 2023 At 11:50 am

4/7
morcat April 2, 2023 At 6:46 pm

0/10
AwesomeOtterAnna7 April 3, 2023 At 8:34 am

We are so close to our goal and you could help. The Earth NEEDS us kids!
ElliotLea330 April 3, 2023 At 7:00 pm

Go, Earth Rangers!!! Together we can outrule plastic’s bad habits!
Raptorrex031 April 3, 2023 At 7:25 pm

2/7
Addie189 April 4, 2023 At 7:11 am

I am so sad that there is so much trash on the Earth.
Sophie813 April 4, 2023 At 8:23 am

I can’t wait to do this.
Fireranger33 April 4, 2023 At 9:12 am

I didnt realize it took quite that long. 3/7

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