Over 25 billion plastic bags!
Over 25 billion metric tons
according to researches, over 300 billion is recycled per year
tons obviously
As of recent estimates, approximately 9% of the plastic produced globally has been recycled, translating to around 6 million metric tons of recycled plastic being used each year. However, this number can vary based on advancements in recycling technologies and increases in recycling rates. The growing emphasis on sustainability and circular economy practices is driving efforts to boost the amount of recycled plastic incorporated into new products. Overall, the recycling of plastic remains a critical but underutilized component of addressing plastic waste.
1,000,000
Over 25 billion metric tons
More than 25 billion metric tons a year
Keep them for next year or throw them away.
lots
Americans throw away enough plastic bottles to circle the Earth four times every year.
Your mum :p
Approximately 8 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year.
to much
Personally, non.
Using a plastic tree
1.5 million*12 months = 18 million bottles thrown away each year.
depends on where they live