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How a company in landlocked Nebraska is helping fight plastic pollution in oceans

How a company in landlocked Nebraska is helping fight plastic pollution in oceans

Summary

A Nebraska-based company is working on solutions to address plastic pollution. This company aims to transform plastic waste into useful products, despite being located far from the ocean.

Key Facts

  • A report from the Pew Charitable Trusts predicts plastic pollution could more than double in 15 years.
  • The increase in pollution equates to nearly one garbage truck full of plastic waste dumped every second.
  • The company is located in Nebraska, a U.S. state without direct access to oceans.
  • This company focuses on turning plastic pollution into constructive materials.
  • The report and efforts aim to address environmental issues related to plastic waste.

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