Rubber pollution

Rubber pollution happens when people use and throw away things made of rubber, like tires, gloves, balloons, and rubber bands, in a way that it harms the environment.

Rubber is a natural material that comes from trees, but today, most rubber is made from a kind of oil called petroleum. When rubber products are no longer useful, people throw them away, and they either end up in landfills or in the environment, where they can take hundreds of years to break down.

When rubber products end up in the environment, they can be harmful to animals and plants. For example, animals can get stuck in discarded rubber, or they can mistake it for food, which can cause them to choke or get sick. Discarded rubber can also release chemicals into the environment, which can harm plants and animals that depend on that environment.

So it's important for people to properly dispose of rubber products and try to reduce their use of them by using alternative materials whenever possible. This way, we can help keep the environment healthy and safe for everyone, including animals and plants.