Topic: UNDP
GLOBAL WASTE CRISIS
89% of Ocean Floor Plastics Are Single-Use, Study Finds
05 Aug, 2025 03:30 PM
Every year, up to 13 million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean. That's the same as dumping one garbage truck full of plastic into the sea every single minute. Yet, out of all the plastic we make, only 9% is ever recycled.
Every year, up to 13 million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean. That's the same as dumping one garbage truck full of plastic into the sea every single minute. Yet, out of all the plastic we make, only 9% is ever recycled.
