Improving the management of plastic waste across the world — especially in poorer countries, where most of the ocean plastics come from — is therefore critical to tackling this problem. This page presents all of our data and writing on plastic pollution. Plastic pollution has become one of the most significant environmental challenges facing the world today.

Understanding the Context

From oceans and rivers to food and drinking water, plastic waste is now found almost everywhere on Earth. In this page, we break down the latest plastic pollution statistics, including global trends, ocean impact, and the growing threat of microplastics. These data points highlight the ...