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The amount of plastic entering the world's rivers and seas is expected to triple by 2040 at current rates of production [Getty Images]
The pathway by which plastics enters the world's oceans. Marine plastic pollution is a type of marine pollution by plastics, ranging in size from large original material such as bottles and bags, down to microplastics formed from the fragmentation of plastic material.
Ocean-based sources of plastic litter are connected with some important economic sectors in the Mediterranean: fisheries, shipping and acquaculture, [26] which generate diverse types of debris that ends up in waters. The shipping sector in the Mediterranean Sea is very important as about 15% of global shipping passes through this region.
Higher amounts of plastic ended up in the ocean, especially plastic from medical waste and masks. [26] [27] Several news reports point to a plastic industry trying to take advantage of the health concerns and desire for disposable masks and packaging to increase production of single use plastic. [28] [29] [30] [31]
Saving the planet's oceans from plastic pollution isn't on the agenda of a typical 12-year-old. However, sixth-grade inventor Anna Du is working to achieve just that.
Plastic Bank, which currently has a successful proof-of-concept program running in Haiti uses a custom cryptocurrency solution New Effort to Tackle Global Ocean Plastics Crisis Uses Blockchain ...
Plastic degradation in marine bacteria describes when certain pelagic bacteria break down polymers and use them as a primary source of carbon for energy. Polymers such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are incredibly useful for their durability and relatively low cost of production, however it is their persistence and difficulty to be properly ...
Microplastics are everywhere—from the ocean to our bloodstream—raising urgent questions about their impact on human health. Here are 5 tips to reduce your exposure.