Can you imagine everyday life without plastic? Plastic is everywhere, from items like plastic bags and bottles to electronic devices and construction materials.
Plastic didn’t even exist 150 years ago, but its invention has changed our lives. It is lighter and more flexible than other materials. Plastic production jumped from 1.5 million tons in 1950 to 390 million tons in 2021. The demand for plastic is still growing rapidly.
Plastic can be recycled, but not all of it is. A huge amount of plastic is thrown away as waste and ends up in the oceans. Some researchers fear that there will be more plastic than fish in the oceans. Our oceans are in serious trouble.
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