​The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

​The Great Pacific garbage patch is an "island" created by garbage in the central North Pacific Ocean. It formed gradually as a result of ocean or marine pollution gathered by ocean currents. It is approximately 3 times the size of France.

​What really happens to the plastic we throw away?

Watch the following video to find out

https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-really-happens-to-the-plastic-you-throw-away-emma-bryce