According to a new study highlighted by 'Nature,' the main source of plastic litter accumulating along coasts is plastic packaging from fast-food.<br />In 2010, approximately 8 million metric tons of plastic waste ended up in the ocean.<br />A research team from the University of Cadiz in Puerto Real, Spain, classified over 12 million items of litter found worldwide... according to product type, material composition and probable origin.<br />Up to 88% of waste found along shorelines consists of plastic bags, wrappers, food containers, bottles, cans and cutlery.<br />The authors of the study stress that understanding the products that make up the largest share of marine litter is key to reducing pollution.<br />Knowing this could lead to developing more responsible production and consumption patterns.
