Plastic Drifts Across Borders | Trinidad and Tobago News

New research from Tobago reveals a shocking plastic pollution crisis: 97% of Atlantic-facing beach trash is plastic, mostly carried in by ocean currents from other countries—not local sources. Scientists from Cardiff University and UWI found that ocean currents, winds, and waves play a bigger role than population density in where plastic ends up, meaning even remote areas become dumping grounds. Local behavior still matters—littering, river pollution, and weak enforcement contribute. Polystyrene, banned in Trinidad and Tobago, dominates the debris, hinting at loopholes or illegal production. Even “biodegradable” labels were found to be misleading, exposing greenwashing. Cleaning beaches alone won’t fix this; real solutions require stronger regulations, better waste systems, and a full ban on single-use plastics to tackle this global problem. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/the-plastic-tide-hitting-tobagos-shores-6.2.2666350.3f043bd6b9 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c1952ceb0d602815 Report issues to [email protected].