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Half of all plastics ever produced have been made in the last 15 years.

Half of all plastics ever produced have been made in the last 15 years.Source

Microplastics in Bottled Water and the Hidden Risks in Our Food Chain

Research conducted by Sherri Mason, a scientist at Penn State University, revealed that bottled water contains an average of 325 plastic particles per liter, while tap water only contains about 5.5 plastic particles per liter. Microplastics are ingested by marine organisms and accumulate within the food chain, affecting a range of species from filter feeders… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact – Petroleum Outlook

Plastic and petroleum were originally environmental saviors, because they eliminated the need to kill whales, elephants, turtles, and many other … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Petroleum Outlook appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source