Shocking Video Shows Us Where all Our Plastic Trash Ends Up (VIDEO)

The Mediterranean Sea is known for its crystal clear blue waters. Many people travel great distances to spend the summer basking on sandy beaches next to these gorgeous shores, but it seems that this iconic sea might not be so pristine anymore.

There are currently 270,000 tons of plastic floating on the surface of the world’s oceans and while this statistic might seem intimidating, it doesn’t seem real until you actually see the extent of the problem. The Mediterranean is only one of many bodies of water that are absolutely inundated with our plastic trash.

The U.S. alone produces a staggering 32 million tons of plastic waste a year, and only around nine percent is recovered for recycling. Sadly, all of this plastic ends up washed into waterways where it poses a serious threat to marine life.

You might not think twice about using disposable plastic products on a daily basis, but remember that that one plastic cup or bag adds up to this monumental mess. The good news is there are many ways you can cut plastic of your life, check out this article to learn more.

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