Environment

Fast Facts About Plastic Pollution

Versatile, pliable, durable, cheap to produce—and ubiquitous. Plastic is all of that. It is also both a life-saving miracle product and the scourge of the Earth. Here are eight essential facts to keep in mind.Thursday, 17 May 2018

By Laura Parker
This story is part of Planet or Plastic?—our multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic waste crisis. Learn what you can do to reduce your own single-use plastics, and take your pledge.
Fast Facts About Plastic Pollution
Fast Facts About Plastic Pollution
Fast Facts About Plastic Pollution
Fast Facts About Plastic Pollution
Fast Facts About Plastic Pollution
Fast Facts About Plastic Pollution
Fast Facts About Plastic Pollution
Fast Facts About Plastic Pollution
Fast Facts About Plastic Pollution
Fast Facts About Plastic Pollution
Fast Facts About Plastic Pollution
Fast Facts About Plastic Pollution
Fast Facts About Plastic Pollution
Fast Facts About Plastic Pollution
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