VOCABULARY RELATED TO ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION

outskirts of large towns: areas outside the city centre, suburbs or industrial district
factory emissions: smoke and pollution from factories
toxic fumes: smoke which is poisonous
traffic jams: large queues of cars not moving
pollutants in foods: dangerous chemicals
pesticides: chemicals to keep bugs and animals away from plants
chemical fertilizers: chemicals added to make soil stronger
commute to work: drive or travel to work every day
Mantra: frequently repeated statement
reuse and recycle: use products again or find another purpose for them
industrial waste is incinerated: waste which is burnt
facilities for recycling: places where you can dispose of plastic / cardboard
education programme: teaching and learning in school or elsewhere
consequences: the outcomes
interspersed with (birds): mingled with, mixed with
campaign: high profile policy for the public
scientists predict: ideas for the future
disintegrate: break down into small particles
microplastics: very tiny pieces
single-use applications: use once then throw out
own- brand products: unique to the shop or supermarket
policy should be rolled out: implemented all over the country
documentaries: factual TV programmes