LEGO Bricks Could Linger in the Ocean for 1,300 Years, Study Finds

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Mar 16, 2020, 6:19 pm253 pts
It can take up to 1,300 years for LEGO bricks to break down in the ocean, according to new research published in the journal Environmental Pollution. The pieces of the iconic children’s toy, which is made from a strong plastic material called acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), are commonly found in ocean…

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