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European rivers retain far more plastic than they carry to the sea, study finds

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European rivers retain far more plastic than they carry to the sea, study finds
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Plastic that enters the environment does not necessarily make its way to the sea via rivers. In fact, only a tiny fraction eventually reaches river mouths. Most plastic remains on land or within river systems.

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