"A plastic apocalypse": the mass of waste at the ocean will exceed the mass of all whales by 2060

Plastic use in the world for the last 60 years increased by nearly 5000%, having become one of drivers of growth of global gross domestic product. However, growth of plastic pollution threatens ecology and a biodiversity. According to the report of the Center of steady developments the Swiss Credit Suisse Group AG, at preservation of the current tendencies, the mass of plastic waste at the ocean will exceed the mass of all whales by 2060. Advantages of use of plastic Use of plastic became one of key factors of growth of global gross domestic product. Polymers are used in many branches, including production packings, electronic engineers, medicine...