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they think it's a fish or food of some sort and try to eat it...they usually end up strangled and die.
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If a snail was left in a closed space with plastic bags would it eat the plastic?
yes
Which choice is stated in the research essay as a reason that plastic bags are a problem on beaches?
Plastic bags kill the marine creatures that eat them. -apex
What can you do to prevent turtles eating plastic bags?
To prevent turtles from eating plastic bags, we can help by reducing our use of single-use plastic bags, properly disposing of plastic waste, participating in beach clean-ups, and supporting legislation for plastic bag bans or regulations. Educating others about the harm plastic bags cause to turtles and marine life is also crucial in raising awareness and fostering change.
Can maggots eat through plastic bags?
Maggots are unlikely to be able to eat through plastic bags due to their lack of mandibles and strong biting structures. However, they may be able to find entry points if the bag is torn or damaged.
What is the problem with using plastic shopping bags?
Since plastic bags are not biodegradable, they slowly deteriorate into small toxic bits, contaminating water and soil. Plastic is made from chemicals that produce pollution as the plastic is manufactured. Using fewer plastic bags causes less pollution to enter the air humans and animals breathe. At times, plastic bags make their way to the ocean and marine animals eat them, thinking they are food. Some marine animals may even become entangled in the plastic bags .
Are plastic shipping bags still being made?
Plastic shipping bags are still being made. Biodegradable plastic and degradable plastic bags are much friendlier to the environment than just regular plastic bags.
How do plastic bags pose a threat to the environment?
animals may attempt to eat them and choke, etc.
Why are plastic bags a huge threat to animals?
Because if they eat the plastic they can die. That is why there is such a fuss about people dropping and letting go of any plastic or rubber things such as balloons.
Which can support more paper or plastic bags?
Plastic bags can support more weight but paper bags can support more items
How does poly bags if disposed pf carelessly cause problems to animals and drainage system?
If poly bags are recycled correctly they are 100% recyclable. If they are not disposed of properly animals can eat the plastic or become entangled in the plastic.
How does reducing plastic bags help Chinook Salmon?
Plastic bags are very light and can fly away into the ocean. When animals see them they think it is food so they eat them and when they build up animals canget caught in them
How can plastic bags be reduced?
Plastic can easily be reduced by using reusable bags.
