Plastics in San Diego- What can you do?

Directions:

This discussion board is separate from the application discussion board activity you are finishing up this week. This discussion will count towards your module activity points for Module 5b. Your personal post is worth 5 points

Read these two articles about plastic pollution and plastic in San Diego.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/plastic-pollution/

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/data-reveals-80-percent-of-trash-lining-san-diegos-beaches-contains-plastic/15378/

After reading these articles, reply to this discussion board answering the following questions:

1. What is one key take away you have after reading the two articles?
2. What are some the major issues surrounding plastic pollution? (please list at least 2)
3. What are two ideas you have for how you can help fix/address the problem? (This can be on a global/country level or just changes you can make in your own life!)

Peer replies are optional for this activity, but feel free to interact with your peers. Please remember the rules of Netiquette.