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Over 60 million gallons a year!
Approximately 8 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year.
Imagine an innocent penguin swimming along when suddenly he can’t breathe and panic sets in, his wings which had been working well are paralysed stuck to his side and slowly he sinks to the bottom of the ocean chocking and gasping. 9 million tons of plastic is dumped into the ocean every year
Approximately 8 million metric tons of plastic waste enter the ocean each year.
How much rubbish is dumped in the great barrier reef each year? I'm not sure but it would be alot!
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Approximately 130,000 tons of plastic waste enters the oceans around the world each year, with Australia contributing a significant portion of that. While exact daily figures for Australia can vary, it is estimated that around 1,000 tons of plastic waste may be discarded into the ocean annually from the country. This highlights the ongoing issue of marine pollution and the need for improved waste management practices. Efforts are being made to reduce this impact through various initiatives and regulations.
Water is a natural resource and continual pollution of the earth's water supply can be a threat to human life. About 70% of industrial waste is dumped into bodies of water, the largest amount of water is in the ocean, and 14 billion pounds of trash are dumped in the ocean every year.
Over 14 billion pounds.
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It varies by location, but millions of tons of trash are estimated to be dumped on beaches worldwide each year. This includes plastic waste, cigarette butts, food packaging, and other debris that can harm marine life and ecosystems. Beach clean-ups and proper waste management are essential to help combat this issue.