26. Plastic Bottle Labels
Plastic labels from beverage and water bottles are a subtle but persistent form of ocean pollution.
These labels often detach from their bottles, drifting separately and contributing to the overall microplastic load in the marine environment.
Once fragmented, they are easily ingested by marine organisms, further complicating cleanup efforts and contaminating food webs.
For more on how plastic labels impact our oceans, visit this ScienceDirect study.