According to a 2019 study for the World Wildlife Federation, around the globe, humans ingest approximately 5 grams of plastic every week (the equivalent of
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“It is raining plastic:” New Study Finds Plastic in Raindrops
In a 2019 USGS study, a myriad of colorful microplastic particles were discovered in raindrops collected in Boulder, Colorado. The report states, “More plastic fibers
RePlanet: California’s Largest Recycling Center Chain Closes
RePlanet, California’s largest bottle and can recycling center chain, shut its doors Monday and now many recyclable materials are going to landfill. But it’s not
No Plastic in Nature: A Frightening New Study
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How to Be an Environmental Influencer
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Why Do Seabirds Eat Plastic?
According to the 2016 publication “The oceans are full of plastic, but why do seabirds eat it?” by Matthew Savoca, scientists estimate that there
