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Litter hotspots around the world follow distinct patterns
Coastal litter is a big environmental problem. But how does this litter differ around the world, and why?
Plastic nets harm seals in Africa, but volunteers do their best to help
Discarded fishing lines and nets can cause serious injuries to the mammals and even lead to their deaths.
Plastic waste could soon be causing ‘irreversible damage’ to the environment
The vast quantities of plastic already in the environment could cause global problems.
The EU’s new directive on single-use plastics could stifle innovation
The new law bans nine plastic products, such as single-use straws and cutlery, often found littering the beaches of Europe.
Discarded fishing nets are a menace to corals and marine life
Not even some pristine tropical isles are free from the scourge of abandonded fishing nets.
Your plastic waste may end up befouling a beach far away
"Swimming close to the shore with my family I was constantly fishing out plastic bags," a reporter in Thailand explained.