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There are many things we can do to help lower or slow down the ocean pollutions. One of them is as simple as being conscious about what you buy or what you support. Nowadays there are various companies inventing new ideas and new eco-friendly stuff as replacements for what we usually use everyday. With some examples being bio-degradable products and environment safe products, everyone is trying to invent newer and cleaner ways to help our environment. So we should do our part by researching and seeing if there are better alternatives. Alone we can’t do much, but together, we can accomplish so much more than what we can expect. Next time you go shopping you can buy your own grocery bag instead of using the plastic ones that will eventually end up in the garbage and end up in the sea

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The marine life is the most affected as they live in the ocean believe it or not. There has already been a number of marine species that are endangered because of pollution. Which includes loggerhead sea turtles, krill, cape penguins, coral, gray whales, and many more. With krill being one of the sea life that feeds most marine life, them disappearing could cause many more sea life to disappear too as many of them rely on krill as a food source. Some sea life only give birth once every year, like certain species of whales. So if one whale gets caught in fishing entanglement or they digest plastic, they will die and this will, in time, cause the species to go extinct. It is important for us to keep the ocean thriving and vibrant because it is one of the places where we get our food from.

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What are the governments of the world doing so far?

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What are the governments of the world doing so far?

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Many countries know about the pollution problem already, having banned uses of single-use plastics and restricting the use of products such as straws, plastic bags, and plastic spoons/forks. Some governments have also added new programs like the Extended producer responsibility program, which makes it mandatory for plastic manufacturers to take control and responsibility of the entire life cycle of their products. This includes the making of the plastic, how the plastic will be disposed, and where the plastic will end up eventually.

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With India having 46 percent of their
plastic waste mismanaged. China, India, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Eurasia, and non-OECD Asia having more than 27 percent of their plastic waste being mismanaged, the highest
being 64 percent. With the overall total of plastic waste mismanaged in the world being 22
percent, it is no wonder as to why plastic is the biggest contributor to ocean pollution. Being in
the lead with a staggering 80 percent of all trash in the ocean.

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The recycling rate in the United States has increased from less than 7% in 1960 to over 34% in 2015. While the progress is promising, we still have a long way to go. This resource should help get you started so that you can recycle at work, home, and school.

Importance of Recycling

Why should we recycle? It's a fairly simple concept. When you transform something old into something new, it benefits the environment in a number of ways. Materials and natural resources aren't wasted. Energy is saved during the manufacturing process. There's less waste going to landfills. Not to mention, it helps keep wildlife safe.

Recycling also helps create well-paying jobs. A study in 2016 found that recycling and reuse activities in the United States accounted for 757,000 jobs.

We can all make a difference by practicing proper recycling. As the County of Arlington Virginia Trash and Recycling site says, "Recyclables are collected locally, but impacted globally."

How to Recycle

The main barrier to recycling is understanding the process. That means knowing where and what to recycle. Each city has their own regulations and processes for recycling. Make sure you do your research.

Where to Recycle

There are a number of places that you can set-up for easy recycling. Your home will be based on local city regulations.

Check with their recycling department to find out things like:

What type of container should you use?

When and how are materials collected?

Which items are accepted?

Do you need to schedule a special pickup (e-waste or metals)?

Are there any specifics that would prevent your items from being recycled?

You may also want to browse the most extensive recycling database in North America. Enter the item you'd like to recycle and your zip code to find nearby drop-off centers. Knowing your recycling options can reduce stress and increase the likelihood of follow-through.

What to Recycle

There are few materials that cannot be recycled. The most common recyclables include paper, batteries, plastics, and glass.

According to the latest data from the EPA, paper products make up the largest percentage (26%) of all waste materials in the United States. This is an upward trend that can continue to improve. Make sure to keep magazines, cardboard boxes, and mail out of the trash.

Progress on plastic recycling has been slow in the United States. Back in 1970 less than 1% of plastic waste was recycled, and that number 45 years later was only 9%. Plastic places an added stressor on landfills as it can take anywhere from five to 600 years to break down.

Only 1% of glass in the United States was recycled in 1970. That number slowly increased to 26% in 2015. Now, it presents an opportunity for additional growth. You may have jam jars, dressing containers, or drink bottles that can all be rinsed and recycled.

You can recycle those soup cans, soda cans, and even aluminum foil! Make sure to clean off any food particles before you toss it in the recycle bin. Americans currently discard about 2.7 million tons of aluminum each year and only about 50% is recycled.

Did you know that car batteries are the most recycled product in America? They aren't the only type of battery that you can recycle. Determine what type of battery you have and find a recycling location.

A United Nations study reported that globally, only 20% of e-waste was recycled in 2016. This e-waste includes consumer electronics including: laptops, mobile phones, and TVs. These products can contain toxic substances, so disposing of them properly is even more important for the planet.

Tips For Recycling

Even masters of recycling can find room for improvement. Here are some tips to recycle more efficiently and effectively.

Make sure it's clean! One single dirty product can contaminate an entire bale. It can ultimately cause recyclable items to get redirected into a landfill.

Flatten cardboard. This will save space in your bin and make room for more recycling.

Set up designated recycling containers at home, work, and school.

Look for products made out of recycled materials when you shop.

Identify which types of plastic your building and neighborhood will accept.

Before you recycle, think about reducing your waste and re-using items in a new way.

Local artists and schools might be able to use your materials for their work and classes.

Spread the word! Encourage others to recycle with you.

Want to learn more? Read about the environmental impact of aluminum - and why it's still better than plastic.

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How to Recycle and Why You Should Do It - Student Conservation Association

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The recycling rate in the United States has increased from less than 7% in 1960 to over 34% in 2015. While the progress is promising, we still have a long

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It's important to know what to do with your plastics, most of the times you have a designated spot to put your recyclables. However, many people don't have this luxury. In countries that suffer from financial problems, it can be a real problem to prioritize building recycling buildings. The link on the right gives a general idea and is pretty good if you want to learn about recycling.

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This is what coral reefs look like when they're dead. They lose their colors and the fish population is sparse.

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The ecosystems that we have are something we often take for granted. Besides the fact that nature provides us with happiness, our ecosystems can really help the way we live. Coral reefs for example, they create a system where fishes can live and hide. They're a hotspot for fishes and they also provide food for prey and predators alike. With the destruction of these ecosystems due to pollution and overfishing, we would lose their beauty, and one of the main sources of food.

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One of the many reasons as to why pollution, mainly plastic, has been such a problem for so long. It's really reliable and cheap for many companies. With profits growing for many companies, they find it pointless to find a different alternative to making their products. Coco-cola is one of the biggest contributors to plastic consumption. But is it really their fault? We are the ones who are not disposing of our garbage properly. But in the end it is still the makers fault. You would think that a billion dollar company would find a way to make an eco friendly bottle, but sadly no, because that costs money and time and effort.

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Countries most responsible for pollution

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The international environmental association WWF has just published a new report about plastic pollution on a global scale. This report is ringing the alarm again because nothing gets better despite a generalized awareness. Indeed, according to WWF, the plastic pollution is uncontrollable. By 2030, the plastic pollution of our oceans could double, threatening marine life and our own health.

According to Isabelle Autissier, President of WWF France: "More than 310 million tons of plastic waste were generated in 2016, one third of which ended up in nature. The report is damning and has dramatic consequences for the environment, human health and the economy. The impact on biodiversity is particularly striking: to date, more than 270 species have been entangled and more than 240 have ingested plastic. "

Jenna Jambeck, environmental engineer at the University of Georgia, analyzed with a team of researchers the releases of plastic waste in the oceans around the world. They discovered that China and Indonesia are the main sources of plastic pollution for single use: bottles, packaging, main bags polluting the oceans. This study estimates that China and Indonesia alone are responsible for around 5 million tonnes of plastic waste ending up at sea each year. As the Statista chart shows, they are coastal countries crossed by the largest rivers such as Yangtze, Nile, Amazon, etc. or located on islands that drain the most plastic in marine environments.

According to the authors of the study, the 23 EU coastal countries would release about as much plastic debris in the marine environment as the United States.

Note of Statista: Originally this infographic incorrectly labeled the total amount of mismanaged plastic waste as the amount found in the water. It is now been updated to show the total amount of mismanaged plastic waste and the total amount of plastic marine debris.

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The countries polluting the oceans the most with plastic waste - Plastic Ethics

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These are the most prevalent cases of pollution in the ocean. In third world countries, plastic is the cheapest way to make products, but these countries lack the effective way to incinerate or recycle plastic, so most of the times these plastics find their way from rivers to oceans. However, if you look at your right, its clear that most of these countries are not third world countries. There are various reasons as to why their output of pollution is so much higher than others.