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Global Plastic Production Plastic production has reached astronomical levels, making its presence felt in every corner of the ...

is hiding a dark secret. Beneath those sparkling waves lies a silent killer—plastic. This isn’t just about careless littering; corporations are also at fault for plastic waste in the oceans.

This story is part of Planet or Plastic?—our multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic waste crisis ... for example, in the dark, oxygen-free environment of a commercial ...