Phl major contributor to plastic in oceans
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In the report focusing on land-based strategies to remove plastic waste in oceans, Ocean Conservancy said the Philippines is among five countries that contribute more than half of the plastic waste that enter the oceans.
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Mateo, Janvic. (2018, May 3). Phl major contributor to plastic in oceans. The Philippine Star, p. B8.
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