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A polluted ocean is depicted, showing plastic waste and sharks underwater. Above, a surfer rides a wave.

A polluted ocean is depicted, showing plastic waste and sharks underwater. Above, a surfer rides a wave.

If plastic pollution keeps growing, it will harm both nature and people. Animals can die from eating or getting stuck in plastic, and ocean life will suffer as food chains break down. Plastic in the soil can stop plants from growing. For humans, tiny plastic pieces can get into our bodies and cause health problems. They can also pollute our water and increase the risk of disease. Too much plastic also adds to climate change and makes the planet less healthy. Mehr sehen