European Parliament 25 January 2012, Written question E-000576/12 Judith A. Merkies (S&D) to the Commission. Fight against plastic micro/nanoparticles in the sea

Question for written answer E-000576/12 to the Commission Judith A. Merkies (S&D) (25 January 2012) Subject: Fight against plastic micro/nanoparticles in the sea The oceans are littered with waste. Much of it is plastic waste. Various measures are being taken to reduce the volume of waste and to prevent it.