Nine million tons of plastics are dumped in the ocean each year – that is about one truck of garbage per minute. China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and other 8 countries in East Asia are dumping the most plastic waste in the world. Indeed, East Asia is producing waste faster than any other region. That's why we've focused this year communications on those places, using art, the universal language.

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We've invited 12 young artivists - artists that have already a voice against the pollution problem - from the 12 countries that suffer most from ocean plastic pollution to answer the "Planet or Plastic?" question trough art and continue to spread the message. Each piece of art highlights the environmental and health impact of plastic waste on their country’s marine ecosystems and all who rely on them. Each one was inspired by real news and is accompanied by a short video explaining the artists' process and testimonial.