PolicyTuesday, August 18, 2026Mongabay
Tapirs, bats and nests: How plastic infiltrates Amazonian wildlife
Discarded plastic waste in the Amazon is increasingly being repurposed by wildlife, with birds using it to construct their nests, highlighting the pervasive impact of plastic pollution on natural ecosystems. This phenomenon underscores the urgent need for policies addressing plastic waste management to protect biodiversity in vulnerable regions like the Amazon.
