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Which types of plastic waste are there in the ocean?

Questions › Category: Waste › Which types of plastic waste are there in the ocean?
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Neha Chabria asked 6 years ago
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Which types of plastic waste are there in the ocean?
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Which types of plastic waste are there in the ocean?
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Plastic waste can be found in all corners of this planet including the oceans. Plastic waste and pollutants pose are serious threat to the aquatic flaura and fauna.
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Team GreenSutra® Staff answered 6 years ago

Oceans are riddled with all types of plastic waste such as:

  • PET – Polyethylene Terephthalalte
  • HDPE – High Density Polyethylene
  • LDPE – Low Density Polyethylene
  • PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride
  • PP – Polypropylene
  • PS – Polystyrene
  • Others – Polycarbonate, ABS, etc.

Some most commonly known plastic wastes that are found in the oceans are:

  • Cigarette filters
  • Shopping Bags
  • Plastic Bottles
  • Plastic Bottle Caps
  • Stirring Sticks
  • Straws
  • Styrofoam cups, dishes
  • Plastic food containers
  • Packaging materials and many more