We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Conclusion
Summary
This concluding chapter argues that society has yet to develop the same moral urgency around plastic waste disposal in nature as it has for used oil dumping, suggesting that cultural and ethical attitudes toward plastic pollution need to shift significantly to drive meaningful environmental protection.
By now, it is almost universally understood that it is a crime against the environment to dispose of used oil in the forest or by the riverside. However, when it comes to disposing of our plastic waste in nature, our conscience is still not sufficiently troubled,...