How much plastic waste is
leaked into the ocean each
year?
How long does it take for
plastic waste to degrade in
the ocean?
What actions will prevent
plastic waste leakage?
What types of plastic are
more likely to end up in the
ocean?
Is ocean cleanup more
effective than preventing
plastic waste leakage?
What technologies are
available to remove plastic
debris from the ocean?
Defining the Problem
Developing Solutions

Respuesta :

Answer: 11 million tonnes of plastic leak into our oceans each year, with 8 million pieces entering each day.

Explanation:

Some plastics take 500 years to decompose. That's about 100 times as long as your average clownfish (poor Nemo!) – 11 million tonnes of plastic leak into our oceans each year, with 8 million pieces entering each day.