Our beaches are in trouble. Limited recycling programs and a society that throws away so much have resulted in more than 3 million metric tons of plastic polluting the oceans. An estimated 1.5–1.9% of this rubbish ends up on beaches.
are set to expand too. The evidence also supports the creation of new schemes in Victoria this November and Tasmania next year.The data came from the community
The unsung heroes of this study are the diligent volunteers who provided us with these data. They have been recording the types and amounts of rubbish found during their cleanups at Whitsundays beaches for years. The long-term perspective we can gain from such data is testament to this sustained community effort.So if we recycle our plastics, why do we still get beaches covered in rubbish? The reality is thattechnological limitations on the sorting needed to avoid contamination of waste streams
However, container deposit schemes don't just provide a financial reward. Getting people directly involved in recycling fosters a sense of responsibility for the environment. This connection between people's actions and outcomes is a key to such schemes' success.
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