Even more die from a lack of food or water after swallowing pieces of plastic.

VOA: special.2009.09.22

The plastic also releases chemicals into the water.

VOA: special.2009.09.22

The plastic tarp that serves as the roof of her house fills with water when it rains.

VOA: standard.2010.03.29

Family members rush to take advantage of every precious drop before the afternoon, filling plastic jugs,oil drums, and pails with water for use by the 15 people who live in this home.

VOA: standard.2009.08.01