Published article: Plastic pollution: How recycling can help save our oceans
SEARCH THE NATION BUSINESS POLICY RADAR CABLECHECK LIFESTYLE VIEWPOINT SPORT CLIMATE Home About Us Contact Us Terms of Use Privacy Policy Comment Policy --Advertisement-- YOUR SAY Plastic pollution: How recycling can help save our oceans by Guest Writer June 24, 2024 10:26 am BY ADEBOLA OLADOSU Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, particularly affecting our oceans. Each year, millions of tons of plastic waste enter the marine environment, leading to severe consequences for marine life, human health, and the global economy. Recycling presents a crucial strategy to mitigate this pollution. This critical analysis explores how recycling can help save our oceans, underpinned by relevant statistics and case studies. The magnitude of plastic pollution in our oceans is staggering. According to a study by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, by 2050, the oceans could contain more plastic than fish by weight if current trends continue. Ap