Plastic Pollution in the Anacostia River in Maryland

A person fishing among trash in the Anacostia River. Plastic pollution collects along and in the Anacostia River in Maryland. Single-use plastic is contaminating our food, our water, and the air we breathe. Trillions of drinks and snacks are sold in throwaway packaging each year, and more ends up in the environment than is recycled. The majority is dumped or burned.

Unique identifier: GP1SU6WZ

Type: Image

Shoot date: 24/07/2020

Locations: Anacostia River, Maryland, North America, United States of America

Credit line: © Tim Aubry / Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Anacostia River Plastic Pollution in Maryland

Plastic pollution collects along and in the Anacostia River in Maryland. Single-use plastic is contaminating our food, our water, and the air we breathe. Trillions of drinks and snacks are sold in throwaway packaging each year, and more ends up in the environment than is recycled. The majority is dumped or burned.

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