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Ending Plastic Pollution in the Oceans, Land & Our Bodies
Of the nearly 300 million tons of plastic sold each year, about 90 percent ends up in landfills, in the oceans—and in our bodies. Part … Ending Plastic Pollution in the Oceans, Land & Our BodiesRead more
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Presence of microplastics in Indian cosmetics
Have you ever wondered about those small glittering beads found in toothpastes, face washes, scrubs, nail paints, sunscreens, lotions, shaving creams and other personal care … Presence of microplastics in Indian cosmeticsRead more
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Record levels of plastic discovered in Arctic sea ice
Scientists have found a record amount of plastic trapped in Arctic sea ice, raising concern about the impact on marine life and human health. Up … Record levels of plastic discovered in Arctic sea iceRead more
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Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic
Ocean plastic can persist in sea surface waters, eventually accumulating in remote areas of the world’s oceans. Researchers characterise and quantify a major ocean plastic … Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plasticRead more
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WHO launches health review after microplastics found in 90% of bottled water
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a review into the potential risks of plastic in drinking water after a new analysis of some of … WHO launches health review after microplastics found in 90% of bottled waterRead more
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A sea of plastic trash hovers near Caribbean island
— source treehugger.com 2017-11-02
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A million bottles a minute
A million plastic bottles are bought around the world every minute and the number will jump another 20% by 2021, creating an environmental crisis some … A million bottles a minuteRead more
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Small Plastics Pose Big Problem
A decade or so ago, scientists first discovered that tiny pieces of plastic debris discarded by human civilization — some only a few thousandths of … Small Plastics Pose Big ProblemRead more