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How many tons of plastic trash end up in the oceans each year?
About 11 million
Background
About 11 million tons of plastic trash end up in the oceans every year. That is the same as one full garbage truck entering the water every minute. Fish and birds often mistake small pieces for food. That is why avoiding plastic and sorting trash well matters so much.
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