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Group finds 6 million pounds of trash on world's beaches

A report by the Ocean Conservancy catalogues nearly 7.2 million items (6 million pounds) that were collected by volunteers on a single day in September as they combed beaches and rocky shorelines in 76 countries. The volunteers collected nearly 2.3 million cigarette butts, filters and cigar tips; 587,827 bags; more than 1.7 million food wrappers, containers, lids, cups, plates and eating utensils; and nearly 1.2 million bottles and beverage cans.
Published On:	4/15/2008
Submitted On:	4/16/2008 6:29:06 AM by Frank K
Categories:	Living Green

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