16. Tampon Applicators
Plastic tampon applicators, often nicknamed “beach whistles”, are a striking example of how sanitary product waste invades our coastlines.
These bright, cylindrical plastics are regularly found during shoreline surveys, illustrating the far reach of everyday bathroom waste.
Their presence not only pollutes beaches but also threatens marine life that may ingest or become entangled in them.
Discover more about this overlooked form of pollution in The Independent.