Vocabulary on the environment and pollution.

Vocabulary on the environment and pollution.

1)     outskirts of large towns: areas outside the city centre, suburbs or industrial district

2)     factory emissions: smoke and pollution from factories

3)     toxic fumes: smoke which is poisonous

4)     traffic jams: large queues of cars not moving

5)     pollutants in foods: dangerous chemicals

6)     pesticides: chemicals to keep bugs and animals away from plants

7)     chemical fertilizers: chemicals added to make soil stronger

8)     commute to work: drive or travel to work every day

9)     Mantra: frequently repeated statement

10)  reuse and recycle: use products again or find another purpose for them

11)  industrial waste is incinerated: waste that is burnt

12)  facilities for recycling: places where you can dispose of plastic / cardboard

13)  education program: teaching and learning in school or elsewhere

14)  consequences: the outcomes

15)  interspersed with (birds): mingled with, mixed with

16)  campaign: high profile policy for the public

17)  scientists predict: ideas for the future

18)  disintegrate: break down into small particles

19)  microplastics: very tiny pieces

20)  single-use applications: use once then throw out

21)  own-brand products: unique to the shop or supermarket

22)  policy should be rolled out: implemented all over the country

23)  documentaries: factual TV programmes