Natural Treasure- Original - Tennessee's Plastic River

The Tennessee River is home to a diverse population of microorganisms, animals, and plants, but it's also home to a growing collection of microplastics.

The Tennessee River is home to a diverse population of microorganisms, animals, and plants, but it's also home to a growing collection of microplastics.

Microplastics hit home: Tennessee River among the most plastic polluted in the worldA new report following the 34-day swim of the Tennessee River found that it has among the highest microplastic levels measured in the world.

One of the main sources of these microplastics is something you probably use every week- plastic shopping bags. So, grab your reusable 4-H shopping bag the next time you go grocery shopping!

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