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Statistic 1: Did you know? Since the 1950s, we have produced nearly 8.3 billion tons of plastic. That's the same weight as a billion elephants or 47 million blue whales! 🐘 🐋 Talk about a heavy weight on the planet. This plastic pollutes our oceans, harms wildlife, and strains our resources, but we can help reduce it! Initiatives like Clean the World's Global Hospitality Recycling Program help offset the impacts of plastic production by working with incredible hotel partners to divert plastic and soap from landfills. Source: Greenpeace Statistic 2: Every year, only a mere 9% of the plastic produced is recycled. ♻️ This means that most of the plastic we use in our daily lives ends up in landfills or our environment. While some may view single-use plastic as a convenient and cheap resource, our planet pays a hefty price. This Plastic-Free July, ditch the disposables and opt for everyday reusable options like water bottles and shopping bags! Source: Our World in Data Statistic 3: In 2019, we produced a whopping 495.75 million tons of plastic! This sheer amount of plastic is overflowing our landfills, and with plastic taking over 100 years to decompose, the consequences are long-lasting. But it's not too late to make a difference! Let's work together to reduce plastic waste and create a more sustainable future. Source: Our World in Data #cleantheworld #plasticfreejuly #plasticpollution #recycle #reducereuserecycle #maketheworldabetterplace #zerowaste #environment