US dumping 5 times more plastic than previously thought

A recent study reveals that the US contributed between 1.1 and 2.2 million metric tons of plastic to the oceans in 2016, which is five times more than previous estimates. The study highlights increased plastic usage and the issue of waste exports to countries with poor recycling infrastructure, leading to more plastic ending up in the oceans.

What has the study revealed about the usage of plastic by Americans?

What recent developments have been shown regarding exported plastic waste?