In 2021 the average American used 309 pounds of plastic — and only about 5% got recycled. Most of the plastic ended up in oceans or landfills.
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In 2021 the average American used 309 pounds of plastic — and only about 5% got recycled. Most of the plastic ended up in oceans or landfills.