Seabirds have been fishing plastic from the ocean and feeding it to their chicks, researchers say. One bird was found to have ingested nearly 800 pieces.

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  • blakenong
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    14 hours ago

    Amen. Wash a fucking spoon. Drink from the glass. Use alternative packaging for food.

    Whatever happed to soybean wax paper?! Water resistant, biodegradable.

    • turtlesareneat@discuss.online
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      5 hours ago

      Things must be shelf stable for months or years and that requires aseptic packaging in plastic. Plus preservatives and fresheners that are accumulating inside you. Capitalism.