It is estimated that there are over 5 trillion pieces of plastic weighing over 250,000 tons in the world's oceans. This plastic pollution has detrimental effects on marine life and ecosystems. Efforts to reduce plastic pollution and clean up the oceans are crucial for the health of the environment.
As of now, there are approximately 150 million metric tons (330 billion pounds) of trash in the ocean.
It is estimated that over 8 million tons of plastic waste end up in the world's oceans each year. Landfills around the world also contain billions of tons of trash.
The average amount of trash per year that people create is 230 million tons, and most of that amount ends up at a dump. In terms of how much is added to a dump per year that varies depending on how many people live in the area the dump serves and how much waste is brought to the dump.
One way the US government attempts to reduce pollution in the oceans is by implementing and enforcing the Clean Water Act, which regulates the discharge of pollutants into waterways, including the ocean. The government also supports research and initiatives to address marine debris and promote recycling to prevent waste from reaching the oceans.
I don't know much, but with all the plastic garbage thrown in our ocean, maybe cut down on your plastic consumption, recycle what you do use, and if possible maybe try volunteering for clean up. I know there are other ways, so just keep researching it.
Perhaps billions, notice there is a law allowing countries to throw certain amount of trash in the ocean. FREE PALESTINE palestinecampaign.org aljazeera.com
How many pounds of pecans do I have in a 55 gallon trash can
trash gets into the ocean by people that just go and put their trash there.
One pound.
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The weight of a cubic yard of trash will depend on what the trash is composed of. For example, a cubic yard of paper weighs about 568 pounds, while a cubic yard of aluminum cans weighs about 63 pounds.
To convert pounds to cubic yards for trash, you need to know the density of the trash in pounds per cubic yard. The density can vary depending on the type of trash. Once you have the density, you can use the formula: Cubic yards = (Weight in pounds) / (Density in pounds per cubic yard).
as much as it wants to eat
Because some is dumped in the ocean, obviously.
85 million pounds
a lot
Humans polute the Ocens, by trash.