Plastic doesn’t just go away, it breaks down into microplastics which eventually sink down into the deepest parts of the ocean, of which science knows very little.
By 2050, the ocean is expected to contain more plastic than fish by weight, according to a new report published by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
Scientists are trying to trace freshwater microplastics to their point of origin. Their research will undoubtedly lead back to manufacturers of personal care products and clothing. Read more.