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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?
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?
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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Quiz: Take Steps to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Waste and Protect Our Oceans. Test your knowledge on effective strategies to minimize the environmental impacts of single-use plastic products. Learn how you can make a difference and contribute to a cleaner, healthier planet.
