ROCK BOTTOM: New Rock-Like Compounds From Burning Plastic Waste That Mixed With Sand Or Rock is Threatening Ocean Health

Image shows a plastiglomerate of coral rubble held together by melted plastic debris, undated photo. This artificial 'rock' can endanger the environment through greater decomposition into microplastics and higher pollution levels. Note: Licensed content. (Birgit Mohr, Kiel University/Newsflash) Image shows a plastiglomerate of coral rubble held together by melted plastic debris, undated photo. This artificial 'rock' can endanger the environment through greater decomposition into microplastics and higher pollution levels. Note: Licensed content. (Birgit Mohr, Kiel University/Newsflash)
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24 July 2023
A new study has identified new rock-like compounds that are being created and polluting the sea after they are created from burning plastic waste. The discovery that was made by a research team from Germany and Indonesia investigated plastiglomerates - created by burning garbage that is...