Plastic Waste Collection

D-69417
Opah, Lampris guttatus. It's a endothermic fish (warm-blooded), with a rete mirabile in its gill ti Date: 25-Sep-19

D-69416
Bluntnose sixgill shark, Hexanchus griseus, eating bait. Can grow to 6 meters and is distributed by Date: 25-Sep-19

D-69415
Fallow deer, Dama dama. Fawn. Females can become very cagy just before they give birth to their fawn Date: 25-Sep-19

D-69388
Fallow deer, Dama dama. Female with fawn. Females can become very cagy just before they give birth t Date: 25-Sep-19

D-69339
Fallow deer, Dama dama. Fawn suckling. Females can become very cagy just before they give birth to t Date: 25-Sep-19

D-69330
Two-Headed Calf, embalmed. There are many occurrences of multi-headed animals. Survival to adulthood Date: 25-Sep-19

D-69329
Two-Headed Calf, embalmed. There are many occurrences of multi-headed animals. Survival to adulthood Date: 25-Sep-19

Stacked bales of recyclable cardboard and paper at a sorting centre, Quebec, Canada

Bales of recyclable plastic containers at a sorting centre, Quebec, Canada

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Plastic waste has become a global crisis, with devastating effects on our environment and ecosystems. The alarming statistics paint a grim picture: D-69417, D-69416, D-69415, D-69388, D-69339, and D-69330 are just a few the countless images capturing the magnitude of this issue. Stacked bales of recyclable cardboard and paper at a sorting centre in Quebec serve as a stark contrast to the sight of bales filled with plastic containers. While one represents progress towards sustainability and recycling efforts, the other symbolizes our failure to effectively manage plastic waste. These piles tell an unsettling story about our throwaway culture. Every year, millions of tons end up in landfills or find their way into rivers and oceans. Marine life suffers immensely from entanglement or ingestion of these non-biodegradable materials. The consequences extend beyond wildlife; they impact human health too. Microplastics have infiltrated our food chain through contaminated water sources and seafood consumption. The long-term effects remain uncertain but concerning nonetheless, and is crucial that we address this issue urgently by implementing sustainable practices such as reducing single-use plastics, promoting recycling initiatives like those seen in Quebec's sorting centres (D-69329), and encouraging innovative solutions for alternative packaging materials. We must also hold corporations accountable for their role in producing excessive amounts (D-69415). Governments should enact stricter regulations on manufacturing processes while investing in research for biodegradable alternatives. Ultimately, it falls upon each individual to make conscious choices that reduce their own contribution to plastic pollution. By adopting reusable products instead of disposable ones (D-69329), supporting local businesses committed to eco-friendly practices (D-69330), and spreading awareness about the urgency surrounding plastic waste management (D-69416), we can collectively work towards a cleaner future for generations to come.