Drowning in plastic
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Drowning in plastic
The Scale of Life
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In a world driven by relentless consumerism, it's crucial to recognize the detrimental impact of our excessive consumption habits on the environment, economy, and social fabric. From overflowing landfills to resource depletion, overconsumption exacerbates climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequalities. Let's ignite change by embracing... See more
instagram.comTop Ten Items Collected Worldwide
from 1996-2000
Debris Item - Item Amount - Percent of Total
1. cigarettes/cigarette filters 6,373,283 22.23%
2. bags 3,715,043 12.96%
3. caps, lids 2,685,110 9.36%
4. food containers/wrappers 2,640,843 9.21%
5. cups, plates, forks, knives, spoons 2,346,234 8.18%
6. beverage bottles (plastic) 1,254,434 4.38%
2 liters or
... See moreMedia estimates of degradation times for plastic bags tend to fall into one of two ranges: 10–20 years (20) or 500–1000 years, (21) while that for “plastic” bottles is reported as over 70 up to 450 years. (21)
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Globally, only 18% of plastics waste are recycled, and 24% are incinerated. The remaining 58% are either landfilled or enter the natural environment, where plastics accumulate and persist for a long period of time. (1)