See the various data and visualizations that provide an in-depth view on the extent and magnitude of the amount of plastic pollution that exists globally.

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Authors – Hannah Ritchie and Max Roser

Summary 

To understand the magnitude of input of plastics to the natural environment and world’s oceans, we must understand various elements of the plastic production, distribution and waste management chain. This is crucial, not only in understanding the scale of the problem but in implementing the most effective interventions for reduction.

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