Visualizing the Prolific Plastic Problem in Our Oceans

There is a staggering amount of plastic debris swirling around our oceans. This infographic and video help put this plastic problem in perspective. Read more

Mapping the Flow of the World’s Plastic Waste

Every year, the United States exports almost one million tons of plastic waste, including ‘recycled’ materials. Where does all of this waste go? Read more

Visualizing the Scale of Plastic Bottle Waste Against Major Landmarks

Today’s stunning visualization depicts the incredible scale of plastic bottle waste accumulated globally in each hour, day, month, year, and decade. Read more

Visualizing the Human Impact on the Ocean Economy

The ocean economy is under threat. How are human activities impacting the sustainable use of our ocean assets, valued at over $24 trillion? Read more

Here’s Where the World’s Plastic Waste Will End Up, by 2050

By 2050, about 37% of all the world’s plastic waste is expected to end up in our landfills or in the natural environment. Read more

Visualizing Mismanaged Plastic Waste by Country

About 22% of the world’s annual plastic waste generation is mismanaged. Here’s a break down of mismanaged plastic waste by country. Read more