Plastic pollution is a major in the world. Especially, this problem can affect people, animals, oceans, and our future generations. It's Earth Day and it's time to reduce our plastic usage.<br />Here are some fun facts below:<br /><br />The main problem is human behavior.<br />1) Each year, our oceans receive up to 12 million tons of plastic per year.<br />2) A plastic bottle takes 500 years to fully decompose.<br />3) There are about 14 million tons of microplastics in the ocean.<br />4) Only 34.5% of recyclable waste get recycled in United States.<br />5) By 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean.<br />6) There is only one planet.<br /><br />Some solutions are:<br />1) Don't use a drinking straw when going to a restaurant.<br />2) Don't use plastic bags when going shopping; instead use reusable bags.<br />3) Use reusable bottles instead of disposable plastic bottles. <br />4) Recycle plastic!<br /><br />You are part of the solution!
