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Plastic Pollution in the Ocean: Why It's Time to Ban Styrofoam for Good
Plastic foam pollution continues to be a widespread and dangerous threat to ocean health. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Oceana's Christy Leavitt breaks down their 2025 report exposing the true environmental cost of expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) used in foodware across the US. With shocking statistics and real-life examples, Christy explains how foam harms marine ecosystems, why it's rarely recycled, and how local and national bans are gaining momentum.
Plastic pollution solutions begin with better policies, informed choices, and collective action. Christy walks us through…
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