# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
 How many people experience anxiety related to money.

# data[].attributes.body
A significant number of people experience anxiety related to money. In the U.S., around 60% of adults report feeling anxious when thinking about their personal finances, while about 50% feel stressed when discussing financial matters.

https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/large-number-americans-reported-financial-anxiety-pandemic

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Money and happiness are related—but not in the way you think.

# data[].attributes.headline
Group 3 (Thai-Yohana-Zeynep)- How much garbage is thrown in the ocean each year in the world?

# data[].attributes.subject
Group 3 (Thai-Yohana-Zeynep)- How much garbage is thrown in the ocean each year in the world?

# data[].attributes.body
There is an estimated 75 to 199 million tons of plastic waste currently in our oceans, with a further 33 billion pounds of plastic entering the marine environment every single year.

https://www.rts.com/blog/plastic-pollution-in-the-ocean facts-and statistics/#:~:text=There%20is%20an%20estimated%2075,marine%20environment%20every%20single%20year.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Plastic consumption has become one of the major focus points of the environmental movement in recent years, and for good reason - it is probably one of the single most damaging products that humans have ever produced, and its legacy will last much longer than any of our lifetimes.

Once created, plastic will stay around for hundreds - or even thousands - of years, in which time it can pollute and poison environments and the animals that inhabit them. And yes, that includes people as it filters through the food chain or enters our waterways from landfill and poor waste management.

Microplastics, and the damage they cause, are particularly present in marine ecosystems, which have taken the brunt of plastic pollution over the decades. This article will look at how the climate change and plastics are linked, how plastic production is changing to increase sustainability, how plastics are affecting marine life, some new facts and figures about plastic pollution problems in the ocean and what exactly is being done to combat microplastic.

How Much Plastic Is in The Ocean Now?

There is an estimated 75 to 199 million tons of plastic waste currently in our oceans, with a further 33 billion pounds of plastic entering the marine environment every single year. This constant flow of plastic production is simply too much for existing waste management and recycling infrastructure.

Plastic pollution permeates every inch of the ocean - from microplastics in the food chain to plastic water bottles floating on the surface. One of the most famous examples, however, is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This monolith of ocean pollution is made up of all kinds of marine debris and contains 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic, covering an area twice the size of Texas .

How Much Plastic Do We Produce Each Year?

Plastic is only a relatively new invention, appearing in the early 20 th century. However, since its inception, the production of plastic has grown exponentially from 2 million tonnes per year in 1950 to 460 million metric tons in 2019 .

That's a combined 9.5 billion metric tons of plastic from 1950 to 2019, of which approximately 7 billion metric ton has already become waste. It's not so surprising considering up to 50% of all plastics produced each year are made as single-use products.

How Many Marine Animals Are Killed by Plastic Every Year?

It's hard to know exactly how many marine animals are killed each year due to plastic pollution - many will go completely unrecorded. That said , some estimate that over 1 million marine animals, including many sea turtles , die each year due to plastic pollution in the ocean. The majority of animals that die are seabirds, with mammals often being more visible in the media but only accounting for about 100,000 deaths.

What's more, these are just the marine animals that die as a direct result of plastic debris in the ocean. The toll would likely be much higher if other factors such as emissions from plastic production or transport were taken into account.

New Facts About Plastic Pollution in The Ocean

Plastic pollution in our oceans has long been an issue, but it is one that is constantly changing. Here are some of the latest facts about ocean plastic pollution to get you up to speed.

1. Business Pledges on Plastic Pollution are Likely to be Broken

2. Plastic Pollution Set to Cost $100 billion as People Start Suing

3. Whales are the Largest Consumers of Plastic Waste

4. Australia Takes Another Step Against Plastic Pollution

5. The Majority of Plastic Pollution in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Originates in Five Nations

6. California is Leading the Charge on Producer Responsibility

California has introduced a new law that seeks to make the producers and vendors of plastic packaging responsible for waste, attempting to curb the amount that ends up polluting the oceans. Many environmental groups have supported this law; however, others have raised concerns about giving the plastic industry control over how it deals with waste.

7. Many Home-compostable Plastics Don't Fully Break Down

A in the United Kingdom by University College London found that 60% of " home-compostable plastics " didn't fully break down in home compost bins, leading to them ending up in the soil, and potentially the waterways. This is often due to lack of real-world testing and many claims by producers are little more than greenwashing.

8. Mechanical Plastic Pollution Filters are Killing Marine Animals

Mechanical filters, like the Seabin, which were a promising solution to collect and recycle ocean plastics, have been found to catch marine animals as well as the intended garbage. Seabins work by sucking water from the surface , filtering it, and returning clean water to the ocean. However, a study has found that for every 3.6 pieces of trash a Seabin catches, one marine animal is also trapped, half of which were dead when retrieved.

Which Country Produces the Most Plastic Waste?

Measuring which country produces the most plastic waste is not as easy as it sounds, but 2010 data on per capita waste placed Kuwait at the top, with 0.69 kg per person, per day. This was followed by Antigua and Barbuda (0.66 kg), Saint Kitts and Nevis (0.65 kg), and Guyana (0.59 kg). The United States ranked 15 th at 0.34 kg per person, per day.

However, when it comes to total plastic waste generated, it's a different picture, with China standing out with 59,079,741 metric tons, followed by the United States (37,825,550 t), Germany (14,476,561 t), Brazil (11,852,055 t), and Japan (7,993,489 t).

However, the largest amount of plastic waste does not necessarily translate to the biggest producer of plastic pollution. Data from 2019 on countries' shares of global plastic waste in the oceans put The Philippines in the top spot, with more than 36% of global input, followed by India (12.92%), Malaysia (7.46%), China (7.22%), and Indonesia (5.75%). At the same time, that doesn't necessarily mean that the plastic waste originated in those countries - until 2017, China was importing millions of tons of plastic every year from western nations.

What Is the World Doing to Stop Ocean Plastic Pollution?

It's clear that plastic pollution continues to be a very serious problem and that the oceans are increasingly at risk - but what are people doing to stop it and how is innovation helping to combat this tricky yet pervasive issue?

There are numerous initiatives to curb ocean plastic pollution at any one time, including everything from grassroots beach clean-ups to international agreements. One of the recent changes is the United Nations Environment Assembly's agreement in March 2022 to develop a legally binding treaty to bring plastic pollution to an end. It will still be years in the making but is a considerable step forward according to many.

What's more, many organizations, such as Ocean Conservancy , are now calling for more dramatic changes to stop ocean plastic pollution, such as the reduction in production and consumption as well as outright bans on single-use plastics. Many are calling for a shift to a zero-waste circular economy as the only solution to a plastic problem that we can't recycle away.

To learn more about sustainable waste management and recycling for your business, get in touch with one of our expert TRUE advisors at RTS. To read more tips and get more information on recycling, subscribe to the RTS blog.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Plastic Pollution in The Ocean - 2024 Facts and Statistics

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The world is drowning in plastic. Learn how we can prevent the damage of plastic pollution in the ocean.

# data[].attributes.headline
How Much Money We Need to Have For Well-Being(Group 6)

# data[].attributes.subject
How Much Money We Need to Have For Well-Being(Group 6)

# data[].attributes.body
This graph shows that people’s income increases, their happiness and well-being are rising too, specially up to around $80,000 a year. After that point, earning more doesn’t seem to make that much difference in how good they feel.

# data[].attributes.headline
Somayeh. Yukano. Wisam(Group 4). How many people have to live in street after the inflation in Toronto?

# data[].attributes.subject
Somayeh. Yukano. Wisam(Group 4). How many people have to live in street after the inflation in Toronto?

# data[].attributes.body
The rising inflation in Toronto, alongside high housing costs, has significantly contributed to an increase in homelessness. In 2022, advocates warned that inflation and rising interest rates created a "perfect storm," pushing more people into homelessness. With the cost of living climbing, many individuals are unable to afford housing, leading to an increase in the homeless population across Canada, including Toronto. It's estimated that over 8,000 individuals in Toronto are homeless, and the city continues to see a growing number of people relying on shelters or living on the streets due to economic challenges.(https://www.blogto.com/city/2021/10/heres-exactly-how-many-people-homeless-toronto-right-now/) [oai_citation:1,Inflation, high prices cause ‘perfect storm’ driving more into homelessness: advocates | Globalnews.ca](https://globalnews.ca/news/9358742/inflation-high-prices-driving-more-into-homelessness-advocates/).

# data[].attributes.headline
How many primary school students study online?

# data[].attributes.subject
How many primary school students study online?

# data[].attributes.body
between 1.5 -12.5 % varying by province https://www.statista.com/statistics/483249/canada-k12-distance-education-student-share-province/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Canada K-12 distance ed student share by province 2022 | Statista

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The statistic presents information on the percentage of K-12 students engaged in distance education in Canada in the 2021/22 school year, broken down by province or territory.