Fill in the Blanks ChangesOnline version Roadmap C1 Unit 2A Changes by Irina Klevitskaya 1 promising reverse the point tipping trend to a reverted look reached The use of plastic has , and it is clear that we need to . A few years ago , the world seemed to be waking up to the problem of plastic waste , but recently many countries have their old ways . However , some recent developments in the fight against plastic pollution . 2 sets announced trends of ban the reduce amount on for a In 2019 , an EU directive banned single - use plastics such as cutlery , plates , and straws . This was a significant move because the EU often other countries to follow . The UK , which had already plastic straws , followed suit with its own ban on other items . These new laws will help plastic ending up in our oceans and harming marine life . 3 changing in are upward the trend drive damage an reverse The packaging industry is growing , mainly due to the rise of online shopping . This will plastic use in the next few years . However , there are signs that attitudes towards plastic . For example , many supermarkets no longer give out free plastic bags and some countries have banned certain single - use plastics . It remains to be seen whether these changes will be enough to already done to the environment by plastic waste . 4 continue trends at rate alarming an There is no doubt that plastic pollution is a huge problem , and it continues to grow . However , there are reasons to be hopeful . Governments around the world are starting to take action and announce bans on certain types of plastic . At the same time , individuals are becoming more aware of the issue and are looking for alternatives to single - use plastics . If these , there may be light at the end of the tunnel .
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