Channel: Verge Science

Category: Science & Technology

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Description: Tiny bits of plastic waste have found their way to the farthest corners of the planet — from the deepest ocean trenches to the Arctic Circle. But, pervasive plastic pollution also hits much closer to home: in the water we drink and the food we eat. In this episode of “Trial & Error,” we actually isolate some of the plastics lurking in popular seafood, and take some guesses as to where they may have come from. The Verge’s sponsors play an important role in funding our journalism, but do not influence editorial content. For more information about our ethics policy, visit theverge.com/ethics-statement. Read more: bit.ly/2P81A48 Microfibers, used to make things like yoga pants, are the ocean’s tiniest problem. Watch Vox.com’s video here: youtu.be/beUhzQAkanM Subscribe: bit.ly/2FqJZMl Like Verge Science on Facebook: bit.ly/2hoSukO Follow on Twitter: bit.ly/2Kr29B9 Follow on Instagram: goo.gl/7ZeLvX Read More: theverge.com Community guidelines: bit.ly/2D0hlAv Subscribe to Verge on YouTube for explainers, product reviews, technology news, and more: goo.gl/G5RXGs