The more than five trillion pieces of plastic currently circulating through our oceans are an environmental menace, forming massive trash islands (the largest is bigger than France!) and decimating sea creatures and birds. It is estimated that more than 90 percent of seabirds have plastic in their guts, and that more than 100 million birds die of it every year, along with over 100,000 other marine creatures. More than half of the 300 million pounds of plastic produced every year is intended for disposable applications, and cutting down on this is crucial to addressing the problem.

Key Takeaways:

• There are over five trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean, and by 2050 there may be more plastic in our seas than fish.
• Ocean gyres create massive trash islands like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which is larger than France.
• Over 90 percent of seabirds are thought to have plastic in their guts, and and over 100 million die of it each year.

“Suddenly, the world is listening, and the operation to clear up our oceans has finally begun in earnest”

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