2 Plastic Oceans: The Facts - “More than 8 million tonnes of plastic are dumped into our oceans each year. (Plastic Oceans: The Facts – “More than 8 million tons of plastic are dumped in our oceans every year.”) Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you can describe the experience of a team member, the specificity of a product or a unique service that you offer.