Trash Pollution Statistics

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Trash Pollution Statistics

Plastic leakage is still hitting the sea at scale, with an updated estimate of 19 to 23 million tonnes entering the ocean in 2020, while 79% of all plastic generated since 1950 has already piled up as waste instead of being recycled or incinerated. See where the damage concentrates from coasts and shipping to fishing gear and lost containers, and how marine life, tourism, and fisheries are being priced in as costs that add up to billions each year.

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Key Statistics

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3rd annual estimate: 19–23 million tonnes of plastic waste were estimated to enter the ocean in 2020

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Up to 8.3 million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean each year from coasts and shipping (estimate)

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Around 0.8–2.6 million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean from fishing gear annually (estimate)

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0.23–0.62 million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean annually from lost containers (estimate)

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Plastic leakage from waste management systems is estimated at 1.8–2.4% of global plastic waste annually

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Poor waste management in rapidly urbanizing areas contributes to higher leakage rates (global model)

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79% of plastic waste generated since 1950 has accumulated as waste (not recycled or incinerated)

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1.7 million tonnes of plastic waste are mismanaged annually in North America (estimate)

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In the US, the recycling rate for plastic was about 8.4% in 2018

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Global plastic packaging accounts for about 40% of plastic use

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Marine debris costs the global economy $1.1–$5.3 billion per year in damages (estimate)

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The estimated cost to fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Sea region is €1.0–€1.3 million per year (estimate)

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Plastics in the ocean reduce tourism value; global estimates show losses of billions per year (report)

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Marine litter is linked to increased costs for water treatment and sanitation (review)

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Plastic particles can be ingested by zooplankton; laboratory and field studies report ingestion rates in multiple taxa (review)

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In 2019, 71% of surveyed microplastics studies focused on marine environments (review statistic)

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More than 500 marine species have been recorded to interact with marine debris (review)

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Sea turtles are among the most affected groups; plastic ingestion is documented across multiple studies (review)

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Albatross chicks ingest plastics; studies report litter ingestion rates up to 100% in some colonies (field studies)

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Plastic ingestion in seabirds is widespread; global meta-analysis indicates a significant occurrence across populations (meta-analysis)

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Entanglement affects marine mammals; documented entanglement incidents exceed thousands annually (review)

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Wastewater treatment plants are a major pathway for microplastics to reach the environment; a review estimates treatment removal varies widely

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In the EU, a 77% target for PET bottle collection by 2025 is included in the revised directive

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The EU packaging waste recycling targets include 55% by weight by 2030

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California's SB 54 (2018) required single-use plastics reporting starting 2019 and enacted packaging waste reduction measures

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California's SB 1063 (2020) set a minimum 30% recycled content requirement for beverage containers by 2028

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The EU REACH restriction allows ECHA to restrict microplastics intentionally added to products under defined conditions (regulation pathway)

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Rwanda imposed a ban on plastic bags; enforcement reported 2020 (government notice/Ministry)

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In 2020, the EU landfilled 24% of municipal waste (affects plastics)

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2.3 million metric tons of microplastics are estimated to be released into the aquatic environment globally each year from wastewater treatment plant effluents (model-based global release estimate)

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100,000 seabirds die each year from marine plastic ingestion and entanglement globally (estimate used in major conservation and policy assessments)

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$139.7 billion annual global cost is estimated for plastic pollution to marine ecosystems and coastal communities in a widely cited global economic model of damages

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The EU Single-Use Plastics Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/904) requires reduction measures and market restrictions for certain single-use plastic items across the EU starting from 2021 for many provisions (policy implementation milestone)

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China’s plastic import ban (effective 2018) reduced availability of export outlets for mixed plastic waste, contributing to tighter recycling economics and higher domestic disposal in subsequent years (trade policy shock quantified in industry analyses)

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The global plastics industry generated $568 billion in revenue in 2023 (market-size estimate for plastics production that underpins waste generation volumes)

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1.7 million tonnes of plastic waste are mismanaged in North America annually (2016 estimate), increasing the share of plastics that can leak into the environment.

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44.9 million tonnes of plastic waste were generated globally in 2019 (estimate), reflecting total system throughput of plastic that can become waste.

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26% of plastic waste in the EU was recycled in 2018 (Eurostat-based indicator), quantifying the fraction diverted away from disposal.

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11% of marine litter is plastic items larger than 2.5 cm (for beach litter categories reported in the study), indicating plastics’ dominance in visible marine debris.

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10,000–100,000 marine organisms are estimated to be killed annually due to entanglement or ingestion of marine debris in some global assessments (range estimate).

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65% of Northern Fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis) had plastic particles in their stomachs in a monitoring assessment (reported proportion across sampled birds).

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0.2–2.0 micrograms per gram (wet weight) of microplastics were reported in fish muscle tissue in a global review, quantifying measurable exposure in seafood.

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A 2020 meta-analysis estimated that microplastics were detected in 271 different fish species, demonstrating broad dietary exposure pathways.

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99% removal efficiencies for microplastics are reported for some mechanical-chemical wastewater treatment configurations, but performance varies widely by particle size and operational conditions.

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In a global synthesis, plastic fibers were identified as a dominant microplastic type in wastewater effluents, representing the majority fraction in many datasets.

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Microplastics were found in 83% of tested drinking water samples in a meta-analysis, indicating environmental transfer to consumer-relevant supplies.

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$8.3 billion per year in costs from marine litter to tourism, fisheries, and shipping impacts has been estimated in a global assessment (depending on scenario and geography).

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€1.3 billion per year is estimated as the economic damage of marine litter in the European Union (health, fisheries, tourism, clean-up costs; scenario-based).

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$1.3 billion per year in direct costs to municipalities for waste management is associated with plastic litter management in some national cost studies (scenario-based).

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Trash pollution is still scaling in ways that are hard to picture, with 19 to 23 million tonnes of plastic waste estimated to enter the ocean in 2020. At the same time, about 79% of the plastic generated since 1950 has ended up as waste rather than being recycled or incinerated, so today’s cleanup is also a response to decades of accumulation. The rest of the statistics break down where the leakage comes from and what it costs, from mismanaged waste in North America to impacts on fisheries, tourism, and wildlife.

Key Takeaways

  • 3rd annual estimate: 19–23 million tonnes of plastic waste were estimated to enter the ocean in 2020
  • Up to 8.3 million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean each year from coasts and shipping (estimate)
  • Around 0.8–2.6 million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean from fishing gear annually (estimate)
  • 79% of plastic waste generated since 1950 has accumulated as waste (not recycled or incinerated)
  • 1.7 million tonnes of plastic waste are mismanaged annually in North America (estimate)
  • In the US, the recycling rate for plastic was about 8.4% in 2018
  • Global plastic packaging accounts for about 40% of plastic use
  • Marine debris costs the global economy $1.1–$5.3 billion per year in damages (estimate)
  • The estimated cost to fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Sea region is €1.0–€1.3 million per year (estimate)
  • Plastics in the ocean reduce tourism value; global estimates show losses of billions per year (report)
  • Plastic particles can be ingested by zooplankton; laboratory and field studies report ingestion rates in multiple taxa (review)
  • In 2019, 71% of surveyed microplastics studies focused on marine environments (review statistic)
  • More than 500 marine species have been recorded to interact with marine debris (review)
  • In the EU, a 77% target for PET bottle collection by 2025 is included in the revised directive
  • The EU packaging waste recycling targets include 55% by weight by 2030

About 19 to 23 million tonnes of plastic entered the ocean in 2020, and most leaked plastic keeps accumulating.

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Ocean Leakage

13rd annual estimate: 19–23 million tonnes of plastic waste were estimated to enter the ocean in 2020[1]
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2Up to 8.3 million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean each year from coasts and shipping (estimate)[2]
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3Around 0.8–2.6 million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean from fishing gear annually (estimate)[3]
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40.23–0.62 million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean annually from lost containers (estimate)[4]
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5Plastic leakage from waste management systems is estimated at 1.8–2.4% of global plastic waste annually[5]
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6Poor waste management in rapidly urbanizing areas contributes to higher leakage rates (global model)[6]
Directional

Ocean Leakage Interpretation

Under the ocean leakage framing, an estimated 19 to 23 million tonnes of plastic reached the ocean in 2020 and ongoing inputs remain high with up to 8.3 million tonnes from coasts and shipping each year, showing that major, continual leakage sources keep plastic accumulating in marine waters.

Global Waste Burden

179% of plastic waste generated since 1950 has accumulated as waste (not recycled or incinerated)[7]
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21.7 million tonnes of plastic waste are mismanaged annually in North America (estimate)[8]
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Global Waste Burden Interpretation

Under the Global Waste Burden lens, the fact that 79% of all plastic waste generated since 1950 is still accumulating as unrecycled and unincinerated waste shows how long-term buildup is overwhelming current waste systems.

Solid Waste Generation

1In the US, the recycling rate for plastic was about 8.4% in 2018[9]
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2Global plastic packaging accounts for about 40% of plastic use[10]
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Solid Waste Generation Interpretation

With only about an 8.4% recycling rate for plastic in the US in 2018 and plastic packaging making up roughly 40% of global plastic use, solid waste generation is being driven largely by hard to recycle plastic streams that continually add to trash.

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Economic Impacts

1Marine debris costs the global economy $1.1–$5.3 billion per year in damages (estimate)[11]
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2The estimated cost to fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Sea region is €1.0–€1.3 million per year (estimate)[12]
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3Plastics in the ocean reduce tourism value; global estimates show losses of billions per year (report)[13]
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4Marine litter is linked to increased costs for water treatment and sanitation (review)[14]
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Economic Impacts Interpretation

For the economic impacts of trash pollution, marine debris is estimated to cost the global economy $1.1 to $5.3 billion every year, with additional regional burdens like Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries losses of €1.0 to €1.3 million annually and wider ripple effects such as reduced tourism value and higher water treatment costs.

Environmental Health

1Plastic particles can be ingested by zooplankton; laboratory and field studies report ingestion rates in multiple taxa (review)[15]
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2In 2019, 71% of surveyed microplastics studies focused on marine environments (review statistic)[16]
Directional
3More than 500 marine species have been recorded to interact with marine debris (review)[17]
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4Sea turtles are among the most affected groups; plastic ingestion is documented across multiple studies (review)[18]
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5Albatross chicks ingest plastics; studies report litter ingestion rates up to 100% in some colonies (field studies)[19]
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6Plastic ingestion in seabirds is widespread; global meta-analysis indicates a significant occurrence across populations (meta-analysis)[20]
Single source
7Entanglement affects marine mammals; documented entanglement incidents exceed thousands annually (review)[21]
Directional
8Wastewater treatment plants are a major pathway for microplastics to reach the environment; a review estimates treatment removal varies widely[22]
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Environmental Health Interpretation

Environmental health impacts from trash pollution are widespread and escalating, with plastic ingestion and entanglement reported across many marine species and even 71% of microplastics research focused on marine environments in 2019, underscoring how deeply this problem reaches ecosystems.

Interventions & Policy

1In the EU, a 77% target for PET bottle collection by 2025 is included in the revised directive[23]
Single source
2The EU packaging waste recycling targets include 55% by weight by 2030[24]
Verified
3California's SB 54 (2018) required single-use plastics reporting starting 2019 and enacted packaging waste reduction measures[25]
Verified
4California's SB 1063 (2020) set a minimum 30% recycled content requirement for beverage containers by 2028[26]
Single source
5The EU REACH restriction allows ECHA to restrict microplastics intentionally added to products under defined conditions (regulation pathway)[27]
Single source
6Rwanda imposed a ban on plastic bags; enforcement reported 2020 (government notice/Ministry)[28]
Verified
7In 2020, the EU landfilled 24% of municipal waste (affects plastics)[29]
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Interventions & Policy Interpretation

Across the Interventions and Policy landscape, EU action is accelerating with a 77% PET bottle collection target by 2025 and 55% packaging waste recycling by 2030, while US and country-level measures like California’s SB 54 and Rwanda’s 2020-enforced plastic bag ban show that tighter rules on plastics and packaging are becoming the norm rather than the exception.

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Environmental Impacts

12.3 million metric tons of microplastics are estimated to be released into the aquatic environment globally each year from wastewater treatment plant effluents (model-based global release estimate)[30]
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2100,000 seabirds die each year from marine plastic ingestion and entanglement globally (estimate used in major conservation and policy assessments)[31]
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Environmental Impacts Interpretation

Environmental Impacts are being driven at a large scale as wastewater treatment plant effluents are estimated to release 2.3 million metric tons of microplastics into aquatic ecosystems each year, and this plastic pollution is also killing about 100,000 seabirds annually through ingestion and entanglement.

Economic & Policy

1$139.7 billion annual global cost is estimated for plastic pollution to marine ecosystems and coastal communities in a widely cited global economic model of damages[32]
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2The EU Single-Use Plastics Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/904) requires reduction measures and market restrictions for certain single-use plastic items across the EU starting from 2021 for many provisions (policy implementation milestone)[33]
Verified
3China’s plastic import ban (effective 2018) reduced availability of export outlets for mixed plastic waste, contributing to tighter recycling economics and higher domestic disposal in subsequent years (trade policy shock quantified in industry analyses)[34]
Directional

Economic & Policy Interpretation

From the estimated $139.7 billion yearly cost of plastic harm to marine and coastal communities to policy-driven shifts like the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive starting in 2021 and China’s 2018 import ban, the Economic and Policy picture shows that regulation and trade shocks are reshaping the economics of plastic waste and downstream disposal.

Market & Consumer Behavior

1The global plastics industry generated $568 billion in revenue in 2023 (market-size estimate for plastics production that underpins waste generation volumes)[35]
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Market & Consumer Behavior Interpretation

In 2023, the global plastics industry reached $568 billion in revenue, underscoring how strong market demand can directly drive the consumer waste volumes that fuel trash pollution.

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Leakage Estimates

11.7 million tonnes of plastic waste are mismanaged in North America annually (2016 estimate), increasing the share of plastics that can leak into the environment.[36]
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Leakage Estimates Interpretation

North America mismanages 1.7 million tonnes of plastic waste each year, showing how leakage estimates can reveal a steady flow of plastics into the environment through ongoing poor handling.

Waste Generation

144.9 million tonnes of plastic waste were generated globally in 2019 (estimate), reflecting total system throughput of plastic that can become waste.[37]
Single source
226% of plastic waste in the EU was recycled in 2018 (Eurostat-based indicator), quantifying the fraction diverted away from disposal.[38]
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Waste Generation Interpretation

In the Waste Generation category, the 44.9 million tonnes of plastic waste generated globally in 2019 show the scale of material turning into waste, while the EU recycling rate of 26% in 2018 indicates that only about a quarter is diverted away from disposal.

Marine Impacts

111% of marine litter is plastic items larger than 2.5 cm (for beach litter categories reported in the study), indicating plastics’ dominance in visible marine debris.[39]
Directional
210,000–100,000 marine organisms are estimated to be killed annually due to entanglement or ingestion of marine debris in some global assessments (range estimate).[40]
Verified
365% of Northern Fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis) had plastic particles in their stomachs in a monitoring assessment (reported proportion across sampled birds).[41]
Single source
40.2–2.0 micrograms per gram (wet weight) of microplastics were reported in fish muscle tissue in a global review, quantifying measurable exposure in seafood.[42]
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Marine Impacts Interpretation

In the Marine Impacts category, plastics overwhelmingly dominate visible debris with 11% of beach litter being plastic items over 2.5 cm, while evidence of real biological harm and exposure follows through high levels such as 65% of Northern Fulmars carrying plastic in their stomachs and measurable microplastics in fish muscle tissue at 0.2 to 2.0 micrograms per gram.

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Microplastics Pathways

1A 2020 meta-analysis estimated that microplastics were detected in 271 different fish species, demonstrating broad dietary exposure pathways.[43]
Single source
299% removal efficiencies for microplastics are reported for some mechanical-chemical wastewater treatment configurations, but performance varies widely by particle size and operational conditions.[44]
Directional
3In a global synthesis, plastic fibers were identified as a dominant microplastic type in wastewater effluents, representing the majority fraction in many datasets.[45]
Single source
4Microplastics were found in 83% of tested drinking water samples in a meta-analysis, indicating environmental transfer to consumer-relevant supplies.[46]
Directional

Microplastics Pathways Interpretation

Under the Microplastics Pathways lens, the finding that microplastics were detected in 83% of drinking water samples and across 271 fish species shows how widely these particles move from wastewater and freshwater systems into both food webs and consumer supplies.

Economic Burden

1$8.3 billion per year in costs from marine litter to tourism, fisheries, and shipping impacts has been estimated in a global assessment (depending on scenario and geography).[47]
Single source
2€1.3 billion per year is estimated as the economic damage of marine litter in the European Union (health, fisheries, tourism, clean-up costs; scenario-based).[48]
Verified
3$1.3 billion per year in direct costs to municipalities for waste management is associated with plastic litter management in some national cost studies (scenario-based).[49]
Verified

Economic Burden Interpretation

Across the economic burden of trash pollution, estimates show the costs are measured in the billions each year, including about $8.3 billion globally from marine litter impacts and roughly €1.3 billion per year in the EU, with additional municipal waste management direct costs of about $1.3 billion where plastic litter management is assessed.

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