Report: Ocean’s Plastic Waste Will Outweigh Fish By 2050
- 8 years ago
According to a World Economic Forum report, the oceans’ plastic waste is on pace to outweigh fish populations by 2050.
Fish may rule the oceans now, but, according to a World Economic Forum report released on Tuesday, that may not be the case for long.
In terms of weight, plastic waste is on pace to take over the world’s massive bodies of water by 2050.
The projection hinges on a number of factors, including popularity, likely increased production, use habits, and trends in recycling.
Over the past 50 years, the making of plastic has
Fish may rule the oceans now, but, according to a World Economic Forum report released on Tuesday, that may not be the case for long.
In terms of weight, plastic waste is on pace to take over the world’s massive bodies of water by 2050.
The projection hinges on a number of factors, including popularity, likely increased production, use habits, and trends in recycling.
Over the past 50 years, the making of plastic has