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Plastic pirates fight Germany's waste

Tim Schauenberg
May 19, 2022

Millions of tons of plastic pollute the environment each year. Schoolchildren in Europe are helping scientists map the plastic waste that lands in rivers. Others are working to trap microplastics in sewage plants before they enter the waterways.

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Plastic pirates fight Germany's waste

Plastic pirates fight Germany's waste

Millions of tons of plastic pollute the environment each year. Now, schoolchildren in Europe are helping scientists map the plastic waste that lands in rivers. Others are working to trap microplastics in sewage plants before they enter the waterways.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 22, 202104:31 min
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