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Top 10 Reasons to Reduce Plastic Production

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Topics

Animals, Health, History, Microplastics, Ocean Pollution, Oceans, Plastic Pollution, Plastic Production, Recycling, Reduction, Single-Use Plastic

Audiences

Activists, Consumers, Educators, NGO Professionals, Policy Makers, Researchers, Students

Type

Report

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There are countless examples of plastic’s negative impact on our planet, but these top 10 facts provide a brief yet compelling argument for reducing production of this harmful pollutant. Stopping plastic pollution at the source is the only way we can reverse this crisis and protect our planet’s future.

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Additional Links

https://usa.oceana.org/sites/default/files/2019/11/18/top_10_reasons_plastics_fact_sheet.pdf

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