How many tons of plastic end up in our oceans every year?Good try, but not quite.
Good try, but not quite.
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Numbers vary, but some estimates report that at least 20 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans each year. Imagine one garbage truck dumping its full load of plastic into the ocean every minute, and that still doesn't add up to 20 million tons! Can you imagine how many garbage truck loads that would be by 2050 if nothing changes? Here's A Hint!Point Reyes National Seashore is a national park on the California coast. See what they have to say about plastics in the ocean. GO TO... |
Last updated: June 9, 2020