Tag: 5 Gyres Institute

• Friday, December 12th 2014 - 08:59 UTC

  Plastic litter in oceans estimated in 269.000 tons, say US scientists

  

  Plastic pollution is pervasive in Earth's oceans: plastic shopping bags, bottles, toys, action figures, bottle caps, pacifiers, tooth brushes, boots, buckets, deodorant roller balls, umbrella handles, fishing gear, toilet seats and so much more.