'An assault on nature': Charity calls for action to curb plastic pellet pollution

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'An assault on nature': Charity calls for action to curb plastic pellet pollution

Fauna & Flora International argues tougher measures are urgently needed to curb 'entirely preventable' plastic pellet pollution

The plastics industry, governments, and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) are being urged to put an end to plastic pellet pollution at all stages of supply chains following the release of a...

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