Pollution Problems
- It's estimated there is over 2 billions pounds of garbage sitting in our landfills! Some of it will sit for hundreds of years and even end up in our oceans. A few countries even burn garbage and recyclable products which reduce air quality in nearby areas.
- Experts estimate that plastic garbage flowing into the oceans will triple by 2040. Yet, plastic recycling rates remain low. They are the highest in Europe, while the figure stands at 9% in the US. In the developing world, the recycling rates are near zero.