Several recent reports highlight the damage from massive global plastics consumption and the challenge of tackling the problem.

In focus: The chart above shows a stunning statistic highlighted in one of the recent reports — global plastics production grew to over 400 million tons in 2015.

Why it matters: Plastic bags, bottles and many other wastes are causing widespread harm to marine and coastal ecosystems — and as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s May 24 reportreminds us, the problem is getting worse.

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