Science’s battle to tackle plastic waste
Plastic waste is one of the major environmental challenges that activists have faced in recent years. I spoke to two specialists from Imperial College London about their research into tackling these issues.
Plastic waste can take centuries to biodegrade. It can be washed into oceans, and be ingested by maritime species who mistake it for prey. They can also suffocate on plastic packaging.
The world’s waterways are not the only place where the impact of plastic is dangerous. Plastic can also re