Plastic Pollution
Millions of people worldwide brush their teeth daily, unknowingly adding to a massive plastic waste problem. In the United States alone, over one billion plastic toothbrushes are discarded each year, with global figures exceeding 23 billion. This routine self-care practice contributes to environmental contamination through non-recyclable materials that persist for centuries.
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A new scientific approach has quantified the full extent of plastic waste entering the environment, uncovering far more pollution than previously estimated. The research, published in a leading journal, highlights mismanaged plastics in rivers, soils, and oceans, urging immediate policy responses.