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Introduce relevant data to highlight the negative effects of plastic pollution on the environment.

Relevant data:
'Plastic pollution is one of the most significant environmental challenges of our time, affecting wildlife and ecosystems worldwide.'
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Every year, approximately 8 million metric tons of plastic waste end up in the world's oceans, causing harm to marine life and polluting coastlines. By 2050, there could be more plastic in the oceans than fish, according to a report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.