“Zero Waste” Cities Are The Solution to Plastic Pollution - Part 2/5

Plastic is one of the most common materials in the world. It can be found literally everywhere, from the grocery stores we frequent every day to the most remote oceanic environments. An estimated 8.8 million tons of plastic find their way into the oceans every year. Around 46,000 pieces of plastic can be found in every individual square mile of the ocean, with 270,000 tons of plastic debris floating around on the surface of our oceans alone. Sadly, approximately 700 marine species are at risk of going extinct because of the waste we produce. Some experts have predicted that the oceans could contain more plastic than fish by the year 2050.

                    

One of the most encouraging developments has been the fact that cities all over the world are making an effort to cut down on their waste, or even become “zero waste” cities (a term used to describe cities that recycle and reuse all of their waste, rather than sending it to landfill). 

Resources:

http://www.onegreenplanet.org