Global Plastic Pollution Continues to Spiral Out of Control Tens of millions of tons of plastic flow into water bodies each yearThe latest report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) shows that annually 19–23 million tons of plastic waste…
About 18 million tons of plastic enter the ocean annually, putting marine life at a life-and-death testStatistics show that approximately 18 million tons of plastic flow into the oceans each year, severely threatening marine ecosystems (sources: UNEP, Ocean Blue Project,…
Microplastics are everywhere, entering water, soil, air, and the human body.Research confirms that microplastics are widely present in oceans, soil, and air. Even more alarming, these tiny particles have been detected in human blood, organs, and even brain tissue. A…
Plastic Production Accelerates Climate Change with Alarming Carbon EmissionsRecent studies show that global plastic production generates about 1.8 billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, equivalent to the total annual emissions of the world’s sixth-largest country. The entire plastic lifecycle—from…
Plastic pollution causes global economic losses exceeding tens of billions of dollars annuallyThe damage plastic pollution inflicts on marine ecosystems is triggering widespread economic losses. Recent data shows that the combined annual loss caused by plastic pollution to marine resources,…
Plastic waste has become one of the most urgent global environmental challenges, causing profound impacts on the Earth’s ecology, economy, and human health. Below is a brief overview of the related issues: Environmental PollutionApproximately 460 million tons of plastic are…