This is a reminder that we are all interconnected in this intricate web of life. The choices we make regarding plastic consumption and waste management have profound implications for the well-being of all living beings. By acknowledging our role in this crisis and taking collective action, we can strive to break free from the confinement of plastic pollution and pave the way toward a healthier, more sustainable future for ourselves and future generations.
- Every year, about 8 million tons of plastic waste escapes into the oceans from coastal nations. That’s the equivalent of setting five garbage bags full of trash on every foot of coastline around the world.
- Microplastic pollution has been detected in human blood for the first time, with scientists finding the tiny particles in almost 80% of the people tested.
