plastic waste
plastic waste
discarded plastic
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plastic waste with Russian translation
plastic waste usage examples
После шторма волонтёры убрали пластиковые отходы с береговой линии.
After the storm, volunteers cleared plastic waste from the shoreline.
Контейнеры для переработки помогают отделять пластиковые отходы от пищевых и бумажных.
Recycling bins help separate plastic waste from food and paper.
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plastic waste belongs to the topic "Climate and Ecology". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
plastic waste synonyms
What's the difference between plastic waste / plastic refuse / plastic pollution / plastic litter / plastic debris / single-use plastics
The primary, general term for discarded plastic material.
Municipal systems need better plans to collect plastic waste.
Муниципальным службам нужны лучшие планы по сбору пластиковых отходов.
A more formal or old-fashioned word for waste; used in legal or formal contexts.
The council published figures on plastic refuse collected last year.
Совет опубликовал данные о собранных пластиковых отходах за прошлый год.
A broader environmental term referring to pollution caused by plastics, not just discarded items.
Plastic pollution harms wildlife in rivers and seas.
Пластиковое загрязнение вредит дикой природе в реках и морях.
Refers specifically to plastic items carelessly discarded in public places.
Volunteers collected plastic litter along the beach.
Волонтёры собирали пластиковый мусор на пляже.
Often used for fragments or broken pieces of plastic, frequently in marine contexts.
Fishing nets get tangled in floating plastic debris.
Рыболовные сети запутываются в плавающих пластиковых обломках.
Plastics designed for one-time use (e.g., cutlery, bags); a common category of problematic waste.
Many cities ban single-use plastics like straws and foam cups.
Во многих городах запрещают одноразовые пластики, например соломинки и пенопластовые стаканчики.
Plastic used for packaging goods; a major contributor to plastic waste streams.
Reducing plastic packaging can lower the amount of plastic waste.
Сокращение пластиковой упаковки может уменьшить количество пластиковых отходов.
Plastics present in the marine environment; emphasizes ocean/sea contamination.
Scientists study marine plastic to understand its effects on fish.
Учёные изучают морской пластик, чтобы понять его влияние на рыбу.
A specific category of plastic items (bottles); a common and visible source of plastic waste.
Bring a reusable bottle to reduce the number of plastic bottles thrown away.
Возьмите многоразовую бутылку, чтобы сократить количество выбрасываемых пластиковых бутылок.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce plastic waste and what this word means
plastic waste translation: пластиковые отходы. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce plastic waste
/ˈplæstɪk weɪst/
plastic waste translation
пластиковые отходы
plastic waste examples
After the storm, volunteers cleared plastic waste from the shoreline.
plastic waste transcription
/ˈplæstɪk weɪst/, /ə plæstɪk ˈweɪst/
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Questions about this word
plastic waste meaning: what does it mean?
discarded plastic
plastic waste pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
plastic waste is pronounced as /ˈplæstɪk weɪst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
plastic waste definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
After the storm, volunteers cleared plastic waste from the shoreline. Translation: После шторма волонтёры убрали пластиковые отходы с береговой линии.
Is plastic waste part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?
Yes, plastic waste (пластиковые отходы) can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is plastic waste part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, plastic waste (пластиковые отходы) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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