Researchers have predicted that by 2050, plastic will be present in the digestive systems of 99 percent of seabirds in the world. Gross! Currently, it has been estimated that 90 percent of all seabirds have ingested plastic. This report further points to the grave issue of plastic pollution in our world's oceans. However, if enough consumers around the world are able to cut down on their plastic pollution footprint by using less plastic products and recycling such products when used, this terrible problem can be reduced and the birds will be saved!
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