Introduction
Many people do not fully realize that most of our current problems have emerged due to human ignorance, unawareness or lack of desire to make changes. For the greater part of the world population, problems such as hunger, weather disasters and global warming seem alien and distant – but ecological challenges are no longer the exception. Due to the industrial revolution and ongoing human development, people tend to have forgotten about our belonging to the planet and the ecosystem in general. As a result, all living creatures, including human beings, struggle with extensive catastrophes that are environmental problems. Waste has been one extremely damaging result of consumption and human-made developments. As an example, the Danube is the “most multinational” river in the world, and is constantly threatened by new sources of pollution. One of the biggest sources of pollution is microplastics, which also threaten fish and fish larvae. It is estimated that about 40 tons of microplastics are transported annually through the river. We all play a role in this, and constantly need to rethink ways we can create a cleaner world around us. Reducing plastic use is the biggest thing everyone can do to prevent further waste and pollution. Plastic is so present in our
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