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South Ӱֱ Paving the Way to Reduce Plastic Pollution

Soy sauce fish

South Ӱֱ has become the first place in the world to ban single-use plastic soy sauce containers, marking a major step in the fight against plastic pollution. Dr Nina Wootton, Environment Institute member, welcomed the move, highlighting the dangers of “convenience packaging” that is too small to recycle effectively. She hops other Ӱֱn states will adopt similar bans, positioning South Ӱֱ as a global leader in tackling single-use plastics.

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New research highlights the threat of microplastics to dolphins

Researchers with a dolphin in the ocean

A recent study has revealed that dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico are inhaling microplastics, raising concerns about potential lung damage and broader implications for marine health.

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