Ongoing risks from discarded plastics persist, roughly half of plastic products are single-use, and only about 9% recycled globally, mismanaged waste reaches oceans in the hundreds of millions of tonnes annually. The ocean contains trillions of plastic pieces, discarded fishing gear contributes hundreds of thousands of whale and dolphin deaths each year, studies report increasing microplastics in human blood, Continued production could see plastic emissions rival emissions from hundreds of coal plants by 2040, underscoring the need for swift action from policy makers and individuals.
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