Politics of Plastic
Plastic is everywhere. In 2017, the U.S. produced nearly 35.4 million tons (32 million metric tons) of all types of plastics, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Only about 10 percent of that is recycled. That other 90 percent settles in our external environment—on land and sea. Explore the worldwide use and misuse of plastics in society. Can all plastic be recycled? Will there be more plastic in the ocean than fish by 2050?
Plastic is everywhere. In 2017, the U.S. produced nearly 35.4 million tons (32 million metric tons) of all types of plastics, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Only about 10 percent of that is recycled. That other 90 percent settles in our external environment—on land and sea. Explore the worldwide use and misuse of plastics in society. Can all plastic be recycled? Will there be more plastic in the ocean than fish by 2050?
Bursting At The Seams
Who made your clothes? Approximately 85 of all textiles (clothing) in the United States are thrown away. In 2017, that added up to a whopping 13 million tons! The repercussions that fast fashion has on the environment and global poverty are immense.
Who made your clothes? Approximately 85 of all textiles (clothing) in the United States are thrown away. In 2017, that added up to a whopping 13 million tons! The repercussions that fast fashion has on the environment and global poverty are immense.