Researchers uncover new oceanic locations where microplastics are accumulating: 'Global initiatives are necessary to conserve these rich ecosystems'
If coral reefs die or dwindle in health, whole ecosystems could be affected.
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If coral reefs die or dwindle in health, whole ecosystems could be affected.
A well-designed deposit return scheme has proven successful in other countries, boosting recycling rates to over 90% in some cases.
The concept of a circular economy has gained prominence in recent years, embracing a regenerative system where products and materials are reduced, reused, and recycled, minimising waste and environmental impact.
A global plastics treaty is urgently required to limit plastic's contribution to climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. But this will not be easy to arrive at.
Because waste pickers go through trash and leave behind everything without value, they know better than anyone which plastics should be eliminated.