Plastic Waste and Pollution Insights

What is one of the biggest threats facing our oceans today?

• Spear-fishermen

• Less active volcanoes

• Plastic pollution

• More small fish species

How much plastic is produced globally each year?

• Less than 100 million metric tons

• Around 200 million metric tons

• More than 400 million metric tons

• Exactly 137 million metric tons

What percentage of plastic waste is either not collected, improperly disposed of, or ends up as litter?

• Less than 5%

• About 20%

• Around 50%

• More than 75%

Which type of countries generally have effective waste management systems, even though they consume the most plastic?

• Low-income countries

• Middle-income countries

• High-income countries

• Developing countries

From which type of countries do the majority of plastic emissions come, due to growing plastic usage and lacking waste management systems?

• High-income countries

• Low-income countries

• Middle-income countries

• Island nations

What are considered the "arteries" that carry plastic from land to the sea?

• Oceans

• Lakes

• Rivers

• Canals

Which areas are considered the world's plastic emission hotspots?

• Rural areas in low-income countries

• Coastal cities in middle-income countries

• Industrial zones in high-income countries

• Mountain regions globally

What happens to about 80% of floating plastic that reaches the ocean within a month?

• It sinks to the ocean floor.

• It is consumed by marine animals.

• It beaches on a coastline.

• It breaks down into microplastics immediately.

What is the estimated total economic impact of plastic pollution on coastal environments, fishing, and tourism industries?

• Up to $1 billion

• Up to $5 billion

• Up to $10 billion

• Up to $19 billion

What are the massive circular ocean currents that trap plastic for decades or centuries called?

• Tides

• Gyres

• Waves

• Streams