The Plastic Age

signifies the period defined by the extensive use and environmental consequences of plastics in human history

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What
is
Plastic?
  • a man-made material that can be shaped into different things and doesn't easily break down
  • has only existed for 116 years
  • takes anywhere from 20 to 500 years to decompose
cleanhub.comun.org
Estimated quantity of plastics on earth
8,300,000,000 metric tons

400 million metric tons

each year

91%

not recyled

12 billion metric tons

estimated in 2050
science.orgunenvironment.orgnationalgeographic.com

50% of Global Plastic Production is Single-Use

Every year, 380 million tons of plastic are produced globally, with 50% used for single-use purposes, often lasting just minutes before being discarded.

plasticoceans.orgcleanhub.com
Top 5 Countries
Emitting the Highest Share of Global Plastic Waste to the Ocean
Philippines
36.38%
India
12.92%
Malaysia
7.46%
China
7.22%
Indonesia
5.75%
ourworldindata.org

according to current trends, by 2050 there will be

More Plastic Than Fish

in the world's ocean

Measured by weight

weforum.org
7 out of the top 10 rivers
contributing to ocean plastic pollution are in the Philippines
from 1656 rivers around the globe as top pollutants in the oceans
Pasig
Philippines
6.43%
Klang
Malaysia
1.33%
Ulhas
India
1.33%
Tullahan
Philippines
1.33%
Meycauayan
Philippines
1.23%
Pampanga
Philippines
0.95%
Libmanan
Philippines
0.72%
Ganges
India
0.63%
Rio Grande de Mindanao
Philippines
0.54%
Agno
Philippines
0.47%
abs-cbn.comourworldindata.org
You are not involved?
97% of Filipino milkfish are contaminated with microplastics
inquirer.nettechtimes.com
What We Can Do?
Minimize Single-Use Plastic Consumption
Reduce disposable plastics with reusable alternatives and push for sustainable business choices.
Recycle
Recycle plastics to cut waste and preserve the environment.
Spread Awareness
Inform yourself about plastic pollution issues and educateothers. Share solutions with friends and family or host documentary viewings on plastic pollution.
Support Groups Fighting Plastic Pollution
Support non-profits tackling ocean plastic pollution such as The Plastic Flamingo, Mother Earth Foundation, and Clean Cities, Blue Ocean (CCBO) through donations, no matter how small.
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