On 02/01/2018 09:30, Tim+ wrote:

Whilst that may be true for much of what is floating out in the open ocean
I fill a large carrier bag every day with plastic litter from our local
beach. I can assure you that its not stuff from the Far East.

Well done you! I'll pick up the occasional bit of litter and stick it in
a nearby bin, but I don't have the gumption to bring a bag along and
pick up large quantities.