How much plastic does the world produce each year? Over 250 billion pounds worth.A staggering amount ends up in the oceans. Scientists have noted that the amount of plastic in the sea has tripled since the 1960s.
It is estimated that 20% of the plastic comes from ships or offshore platforms; the rest is blown off from the land, washed up through storm drains, or just plain intentionally dumped.
The plastic breaks down into smaller and smaller particles. It doesn’t biodegrade; it just gets ingested into the food chain.
