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How much plastic does the average person ingest per week, according to a 2019 WWF estimate?

Past stat · 2026-07-31 UTC

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WWF and researchers at the University of Newcastle put the average weekly intake at around 5 grams of microplastic, mostly through drinking water, shellfish, and salt — about the weight of a credit card.

Correct answer: About a credit card's weight

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