RotoTank™ Worldwide Plastic Pollution

Who invented plastic?

Leo Baekeland. The 20th century saw a revolution in plastic production: the advent of entirely synthetic plastics. Belgian chemist and clever marketeer Leo Baekeland pioneered the first fully synthetic plastic in 1907.

How much plastic is polluting the world?

The world now produces more than 380 million tons of plastic every year, which could end up as pollutants, entering our natural environment and oceans.

What are the problems caused by plastics?

Burning of plastic in the open-air leads to environmental pollution due to the release of poisonous chemicals. The polluted air, when inhaled by humans and animals, affects their health, and can cause respiratory problems.

How much plastic waste is in the World 2021?

Globally to date, there is about 8.3 billion tons of plastic in the world – 6.3 billion tons of that is trash.

Plastic pollution has become a global concern, as our planet is drowning in plastic litter and microplastics. While plastic has valuable uses, societies have become highly dependent on single-use or disposable plastic — with severe environmental consequences.

Why is plastic a global problem?

Plastic pollution is a problem that has truly ‘gone global’. … The tendency of large fragments to shatter into smaller pieces creates health hazards for sea birds and other marine organisms that swallow plastics. Birds and Marine wildlife get tangled in the lines and plastic bags with increasingly reported cases daily.

Is plastic the biggest pollution?

Over the past couple of decades, we have learned that plastic pollution is a significant threat to our oceans. According to a 2015 study, there are 5.25 trillion plastic pieces floating around, equivalent to 720 pieces for every person alive on the planet.

How much plastic is in the ocean 2021?

There is now 5.25 trillion macro and micro pieces of plastic in our ocean & 46,000 pieces in every square mile of ocean, weighing up to 269,000 tons. Every day around eight million pieces of plastic makes their way into our oceans.

Which country is plastic free?

Rwanda. Rwanda became the world’s first ‘plastic-free’ nation in 2009, 10 years after it introduced a ban on all plastic bags and plastic packaging.

How Long Will plastic last?

Plastics can take anywhere from 20 to 500 years to decompose, depending on the material and structure. Additionally, how fast a plastic breaks down depends on sunlight exposure.

What can we do to reduce plastic pollution?

Recycle as much as possible, RotoTank™ has the perfect solutions, recycle units for home or industrial use.