2. “Some 18 billion pounds of
plastic
waste flows into the oceans
every year from coastal
regions.”
“About 8 percent of the
world’s oil production is
used to make plastic
and power the
manufacturing of it.
That figure is projected to
rise to 20 percent by
2050.”
“That’s the equivalent of
five grocery bags of plastic trash
sitting on every foot of coastline
around the world.”
“40 percent of
plastic produced is
packaging,
used just once and
then discarded”
7. “Deposit return schemes (DRS) – the
kind once widely in operation for glass
bottles – can cut costs for municipal
councils and lead to less litter as well.”
8. “Can save councils up to £35 million
year due to reduced littering and landfill
charges as well as lower recycling costs”
9. Hawaii’s natural wonders, beautiful beaches, and sea life
are being threatened as trash increases in the islands.
Individual involvement by simply using creativity in
reusing the plastic wastes like eco-bricks will help
reduce the waste in the ocean. Government can be able
to make and implement laws just like using paper bags
instead of plastic bags in groceries. These simple
changes can make an impact in the lives of those on the
islandsM and in the seas.
