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Some 14 million tons of microplastics cover the seafloor
Nowhere, it seems, is immune from plastic pollution, least of all the oceans.
The Atlantic ocean has been swamped by microplastics
There is an awful lot of tiny microplastic particles in the upper level of the Atlantic ocean.
Seafood contains plenty of microplastics: study
The amount of plastics present varies greatly among species tested with sardines having the highest plastic content.
Plastic waste has skyrocketed during the pandemic, but there is hope
More and more customers in Europe are fully aware of the need for recycling and reusing.
The Maldives is becoming engulfed with microplastics
Waters around the islands contain some of the highest levels of microplastic pollution on the planet.
Zero-waste online shopping offers a welcome solution
The Covid-19 pandemic has made online shopping more appealing, yet the practice often comes with extra waste.