🔆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