Description : Children collect plastic waste floating on the Karnaphuli River to resell it as recyclable material. The river, which flows into the Bay of Bengal, is heavily polluted with plastic waste and other debris. For families who rely on informal waste collection, this activity is a significant source of income. Recovering recyclable plastics also helps clear some of the waste from the river. Recent research has revealed significant microplastic pollution in the waters and sediments of the Karnaphuli. Chattogram, Bangladesh.