Plastic Is Killing Our Oceans

The statistics, verified by the UN Environment Program, the OECD, and The Ocean Cleanup, are staggering.

01 The Annual "Dump": 11–14 million metric tons of plastic enter our oceans every year from land-based sources — the equivalent of one full garbage truck every minute. By 2030, this doubles without intervention. Total accumulation in marine environments: an estimated 75–199 million tons.

02 The Great Pacific Garbage Patch: The GPGP now spans ~1.6 million km² — roughly three times the size of France. It contains 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic. While ghost nets make up the mass, 94% of individual pieces are microplastics.

03 Impact on Marine Life: 100% of baby sea turtles studied in certain regions have plastic in their digestive tracts.