Nature Study: Global mass of marine plastics dominated by large long-lived debris

This recent Nature study sheds light on the mounting issue of plastic pollution in our oceans. While there's a glimmer of good news, the rapid growth of ocean pollution is cause for concern. The challenge lies not only in cleaning up the plastic once it's in the sea, but in preventing its entry in the first place!

Controlling pollution at the source is crucial to addressing this crisis. As the study emphasizes, cleaning up plastic from the ocean is complex and comes with unintended consequences for our delicate marine ecosystems. The daunting task of removing plastics that have already entered the ocean is a stark reminder of the urgency to halt the flow of plastic waste.

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The beauty of PHA lies in its compatiblity with the natural carbon cycle. Derived from renewable feedstock and created by microorganisms, PHA offers a circular solution that can end its lifecycle in harmony with nature. From production to disposal, PHA treads lightly on our planet, reducing the plastic footprint.