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Persuasive Speech To Recycle Plastic By The Ocean

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General Purpose: To persuade
Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to recycle plastic by the ocean

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

What is litter? Litter is nothing but a piece of waste or rubbish that has been disposed improperly, without consent and at wrong location. Littering simply means throwing away objects on the ground or leaving them lying on the ground instead of disposing them in garbage can, recycling bin or trash container. The waste that originates from houses, industries, factories should be placed either in the recycling bin or waste to energy plant or at a site meant for disposing garbage. As far as littering effects are concerned, it has economic, legal and environmental impact such as huge fine if caught littering from vehicle, damage …show more content…

Marine animals around the pacific ocean are suffering from the plastic in the ocean.
According to research, “Every year, 8 million metric tons of plastic end up in our oceans, and that figure could increase by tenfold over the next 10 years if actions are not taken. . .” (Sifferlin 1).
Vast areas of plastic trash floating in the remote waters of the Pacific Ocean, sea turtles consume plastic bags that look like one of their favorite foods jellyfish these are just some of examples plastic harms marine species.
The beach is the most common place to encounter litter because it is an attraction where people enjoy being at.

III. A solution that will help stop the plastic from entering the ocean and harming the marine species is by placing recycling bins near the ocean.
Recycling converts waste into reusable material.
Recycling plastic can be used to create other useful items such as benches.
“Recycling conserves natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals”(Cooney 1).
“Recycling Helps sustain the environment for future generations” (Chan 1).
The recycling containers will stop plastic and litter from entering in the ocean.
“Recycling conserves natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals”(Moore

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