IELTS speaking vocabulary about the 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