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Around 20% of the plastic waste makes its way to the sea. [52] One estimate ranks the Philippines as the world's third largest producer of oceanic plastic waste. [53] The Pasig River deposits 72,000 tons of plastic into the sea annually, mostly during monsoons, placing it among the world's top 10 rivers that bring plastic waste to the sea. [54]
In 2021, a research by the American Association for the Advancement of Science on the world's rivers ranked the Pasig River as the largest contributor of plastic waste to the world's oceans, additionally claiming that 28% of the rivers causing plastic pollution globally are in the Philippines. [4] [5]
Plastic pollution has also greatly negatively affected our environment. "The pollution is significant and widespread, with plastic debris found on even the most remote coastal areas and in every marine habitat". [77] This information tells us about how much of a consequential change plastic pollution has made on the ocean and even the coasts.
Having collected over 100 tonnes of plastic waste to date, the social enterprise is doing its bit to address a local problem that has global ramifications. In major ocean polluter Philippines ...
An open access study published in 2022 concluded that 75% up to 86% of the plastic pollution is from fishing and agriculture with most identified emissions originating from Japan, China, South Korea, the US and Taiwan. [1] However, there is evidence naming the U.S. as the third-largest contributor of plastic pollution in coastal environments. [36]
Divers in the Philippines pulled plastic bags, drinks bottles and fishing nets from a coral reef on Saturday, joining an annual cleanup that aims to highlight the impact of garbage on the world's ...
Despite efforts to address plastic pollution, the tingi culture persists, especially in rural provinces. While some cities have implemented plastic bans, comprehensive solutions remain elusive. Ongoing initiatives aim to balance economic realities with sustainable practices, mitigating the environmental impact of this deeply ingrained consumer ...
To achieve environmental progress, we need solutions, innovation, and significant investments in new technologies, including advanced recycling. Opinion: When it comes to plastics pollution, we ...