Something to Chew On

22 April is International Earth Day. This year, the focus is on ending plastic pollution. British designer Anna Bullus has the same focus. She is on a mission to recycle chewing gum.

Read the following words and phrases and their definitions.

• to obtain - to get
• petrochemicals - chemicals that are made from petroleum or natural gas
• bins - a can for trash or garbage
• dedicated - used only for one particular purpose
• to persuade - to make someone do or believe something by giving good reasons
• scheme - an official plan or programme
• to process - to prepare something and change it from one form into another
• to mould - to form or press something that is soft into a particular shape

First read the assignment. Next watch the video. Take notes to help you do the assignment.

1. What is the most common litter in the UK?


2. Name the main ingredient of chewing gum.


3. Anna created bins specially for disposing of gum. What are these bins made of?


4. What happens with the recycled gum?


5. What effect can right design have according to Anna?