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The eighth continent is made of garbage

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More than 100 million tons of plastic waste pollute the oceans worldwide, according to the United Nations Environment Program (Unep). At least 6.4 million tonnes of plastic waste enter the sea each year. Around ten percent of the 225 million tons of plastic produced annually end up in the sea at some point, according to the Unep.
All regions are affected, even in the arctic deep sea, which has so far had little impact, rising volumes are registered.
About 20 percent comes from ships, 80 percent are registered by the mainland.
(Extract from an article by Welt.de)
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Yes - this 'trash island' has been growing since the 1980's!!! Only with the rise of the internet has it become talked about and noticed. Wake up people! Anyway, love this art. Love the colors :)