Plastics: The Other Pandemic
Plastics are a scourge we all know too well. After more than 150 years of plastic production, this material has invaded every living corner of the Earth.
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Plastic Swamp
The billions of pieces of plastic floating in ocean gyres begin their watery journeys in ditches and creeks in almost every location inhabited by people. Many are tossed into tributaries in the centre of continents, far upstream from any ocean, including the small watershed where I live.
How the Island of Zlarin is Ditching Single-Use Plastics
Beginning this spring, Zlarin’s businesses — including shops and restaurants that primarily serve tourists — will eliminate single-use plastics from their operations and ensure that all organic waste is composted rather than taken to landfill.