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> in developing countries In this particular case I think it’s worth specifically calling out The Philippines, who are responsible for a third of all ocean was
by petesergeant 2y ago
> in developing countries
In this particular case I think it’s worth specifically calling out The Philippines, who are responsible for a third of all ocean waste. India are second at ~12%, but also with a billion and a half people that’s a little more understandable
- MrsPeaches 2y agoWow, didn't realise India had that many people! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_India https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_India
- blackeyeblitzar 2y agoWhat about China?
- petesergeant 2y agoAbout 1/5 as much as the Philippines overall, so two orders of magnitude less per capita, and about half as much as India per capita. Here’s a pretty picture: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/visualized-ocean-plastic-waste-pollution-by-country/ https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/visualized-ocean-plastic...