Study: Most Of The Plastic Found In Seabirds' Stomachs Was Recycleable

In a study of great shearwaters, most of the plastic found in the birds was recyclable polyethylene. To the scientists, the preliminary results add to the growing pile of evidence that recycling is not the solution to our plastic pollution problem, and broader policy action is needed.

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Study: Most Of The Plastic Found In Seabirds' Stomachs Was Recycleable

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Study: Most Of The Plastic Found In Seabirds' Stomachs Was Recycleable