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Which organization published the report 'From Pollution to Solution' about plastic waste in the ocean?
Which organization published the report 'From Pollution to Solution' about plastic waste in the ocean?
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- UN Environment Programme (UNEP) (correct)
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
- Greenpeace
What is the estimated range of plastic waste in the ocean at present?
What is the estimated range of plastic waste in the ocean at present?
- 23-37 million tons
- 9-14 million tons
- 75-199 million tons (correct)
- 85-100 million tons
What percentage of all marine waste is accounted for by plastics?
What percentage of all marine waste is accounted for by plastics?
- 95%
- 75%
- 90%
- 85% (correct)
According to Claudia Giacovelli, what is the most problematic aspect of single-use plastic products?
According to Claudia Giacovelli, what is the most problematic aspect of single-use plastic products?
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What is the projected increase in plastic waste in the ocean by 2040?
What is the projected increase in plastic waste in the ocean by 2040?
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Study Notes
Ocean Plastic Waste Report
- The report "From Pollution to Solution" is published by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
Current State of Plastic Waste in the Ocean
- The estimated range of plastic waste in the ocean at present is 12-24 million tons.
Composition of Marine Waste
- Plastics account for 80% of all marine waste.
Issues with Single-Use Plastic Products
- According to Claudia Giacovelli, the most problematic aspect of single-use plastic products is that they are used for an average of 12-15 minutes, but take hundreds of years to decompose.
Projected Increase in Plastic Waste
- By 2040, plastic waste in the ocean is projected to increase by three times.
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