Scourge of the ocean. Thn Rocn Khosit Rath Phachr Sukh / EyeEm/Getty Images/EyeEm hide caption toggle caption Thn Rocn Khosit Rath Phachr Sukh / EyeEm/Getty Images/EyeEm The Two-Way To Curb Ocean Pollution, U.K. May Ban Plastic Straws, Stirrers And Cotton Swabs April 19, 2018 • Prime Minister Theresa May called plastic waste "one of the greatest environmental challenges facing the world." The government said it will work with industry to develop alternatives.
