The shape of this totem pole illustrates what has happened to the plastic produced throughout history.

DISPOSED OF

RECYCLED

BURNT

IN USE

Less than one tenth of the plastic produced has been recycled. The problem of global pollution caused by plastic has increased significantly. Plastic that pollutes the natural environment poses a great risk for its inhabitants. Approximately 8 million tonnes of plastic is dumped in the ocean each year alone.

Source:

Our World in Data

Plastic Pollution

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