How the World Bank Group is addressing marine plastic pollution

How the World Bank Group is addressing marine plastic pollution Over 3 billion people rely on the ocean for jobs and food. These benefits are under threat due to a marine plastic crisis. https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/how-the-world-bank-group-is-addressing-marine-plastic-pollution In 2016, 11 million metric tons of plastic flowed into the ocean. Without concerted efforts, this could triple to 29 million tons by 2040. The majority (70 to 80 percent) of this pollution is transported from land to sea via rivers or coastlines. The rest comes from fishing nets, lines, ropes, and abandoned vessels.