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plastic pollution
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contamination of the natural environment with plastic products
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Plastic pollution is the widespread contamination of natural environments—like oceans, soil, and air—with plastic products that don't break down naturally. It matters because plastic waste accumulates over time and can harm wildlife, ecosystems, and potentially human health.
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