Plastic pollution from 1960s Canada discovered on Orkney beach

Plastic debris from the 1960s, including bottles and packaging, is scattered across a sandy Orkney beach, highlighting the longlasting effects of historical waste management practices.

The discovery of these plastics raises concerns about the environmental implications of waste management practices that were prevalent during that era. Items such as bottles, packaging, and other plastic products serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges posed by plastic pollution in marine environments. Local residents and environmentalists have expressed their alarm at … Read more