Factoid/2009/04/09
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Big Increase in Beach Litter in Britain
- "Since 1994 the average litter density on UK beaches has increased by 110%. Average figures for the UK are now at 2195 litter items/km of beaches surveyed compared to 1045 items/km in 1994. The density of plastic found on UK beaches is at its highest level EVER !" - excerpt from this Marine Conservation Society article.
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