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This shocking chart shows the true impact of plastic on our planet

Elmer Comendador,11, scavenges for plastic materials at a murky river in Mandaluyong City, east of Manila April 21, 2007.     REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo    (PHILIPPINES)

Plastic uses 8% of our oil reserves. Image: REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo (PHILIPPINES)

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