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Just when you thought it was beyond the social and environmental pale, single-use plastic is making a comeback, be it for throwaway facemasks, gloves or shrink-wrapped vegetables
The millions of tonnes of plastic that end up in the world’s oceans pose a threat to marine animals. How does it get there? The following graphic shows a selection of possible sources.
EU countries and the European Parliament have agreed details of a ban on single-use plastics, including plates, cutlery and drinking straws, in a bid to cut marine pollution.