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		egdod on Jan 12, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ocean cleaning device succeeds in removing plastic... We, as in the United States? Or we, as in every country in the world but mostly the third world? The first one would be comparatively easy but would do almost no good. The second one would actually help, if it weren’t impossible, but it is.

mcv on Jan 13, 2020 [–]

We, as in humanity, I'd assume. Of course that means we need laws in every country, or a binding international agreement or something. In any case, "we", as in "everybody", need to quit using non-degradable plastic wrappers and bags.

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