Where Does Trash Come from?

But specifically, scientists say, the bulk of the garbage patch

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Instead, the size of the patch is determined by sampling. Estimates of size range from 700,000 square kilometres (270,000 sq mi) (about the size of Texas) to more than 15,000,000 square kilometres (5,800,000 sq mi) (about the size of Russia).
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trash comes from China and other Asian countries. This shouldn't be a surprise: Overall, worldwide, most of the plastic trash in the ocean comes from Asia.

Is garbage dumped in the ocean?

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a collection of marine debris in the North Pacific Ocean. Marine debris is litter that ends up in oceans, seas, and other large bodies of water. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, also known as the Pacific trash vortex, spans waters from the West Coast of North America to Japan.

What is the cause of trash?

Garbage, including everyday items such as cigarette butts, plastic bags, bottles, cans and discarded fishing gear, are common causes of marine pollution. ... Most of our garbage today is made from non-biodegradable products such as plastic, which persists in the marine environment for potentially thousands of years.

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