Ocean plastic pollution an overview: data and statistics - UNESCO
2022年5月9日 · Plastic waste makes up 80% of all marine pollution and around 8 to 10 million metric tons of plastic end up in the ocean each year. Research states that, by 2050, plastic will likely outweigh all fish in the sea.
A Guide to Plastic in the Ocean - NOAA's National Ocean Service
Plastic is everywhere: In your home, your office, your school — and your ocean. Among the top 10 kinds of trash picked up during the 2017 International Coastal Cleanup were food wrappers, beverage bottles, grocery bags, straws, and take out containers, all made of plastic.
More than 170 trillion plastic particles found in the ocean as ... - CNN
2023年3月8日 · The world’s oceans are polluted by a “plastic smog” made up of an estimated 171 trillion plastic particles that if gathered would weigh around 2.3 million tons, according to a new study.
The Ocean Cleanup
2013年3月26日 · The Ocean Cleanup is developing and scaling technologies to rid the oceans of plastic. We aim to remove 90% by 2040 with ocean cleanup systems and river interception technologies.
Plastic pollution facts and information - National Geographic
2024年9月23日 · Every year, about eight million tons of plastic waste escapes into the oceans from coastal nations. That’s the equivalent of setting five garbage bags full of trash on every foot of...
Plastic Pollution - Our World in Data
One to two million tonnes of plastic enter our oceans yearly, affecting wildlife and ecosystems. Improving the management of plastic waste across the world – especially in poorer countries, where most of the ocean plastics come from – is therefore critical to tackling this problem.
Plastic Pollution & Marine Litter - UNEP - UN Environment …
Plastic pollution and marine litter have emerged as pressing environmental challenges of our time, impacting the health of our ocean and ecosystems. With the relentless production and disposal of plastic materials, our planet has become a dumping ground for an alarming array of plastic debris.
Plastics in the Ocean - Ocean Conservancy
Plastic has been found in more than 60% of all seabirds and in 100% of sea turtles species, that mistake plastic for food. And when animals ingest plastic, it can cause life-threatening problems, including reduced fitness, nutrient uptake and feeding efficiency—all vital for survival.
Ending Plastic Pollution & Fostering Sustainability
Plastic Oceans International is a global non-profit working to end plastic pollution and foster sustainable communities worldwide.
How much plastic waste ends up in the ocean? - Our World in Data
2023年10月5日 · In the chart below you can see the path of plastic waste to the oceans. This comes from the OECD’s Global Plastic Outlook (2022).1. Nearly one-quarter of the world’s plastic waste is mismanaged or littered. Around 82 million tonnes. This means it’s not stored in secure landfills, recycled or incinerated.
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