Litter on the Loose...
Trash tossed on roadsides or
beaches takes how long to decompose??

Did you know...

• About 80% of marine debris is estimated to come from land-based sources.

• Plastic is the most common type of marine debris found in oceans and waterways.

• Plastic often breaks into smaller and smaller pieces called microplastics rather than fully disappearing.

• Marine animals can mistake plastic for food or become entangled in discarded plastic and fishing gear.