Plastic pollution (IMAGE)

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Plastic pollution

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We need to talk about plastic pollution," says researcher Francesca Verones. "People are quite familiar with the fact that plastic in the ocean is a problem, but are still surprised when they learn that much of the plastic comes from our own local environment."

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Photo: Francesca Verones, NTNU

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