Ganga, 9 other rivers source to 95% of sea plastic: Study
About 95% of plastic debris found in the sea is carried by 10 major rivers, including the Ganga, a Germany-based study has found. Over half of the plastic comes from five countries: China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka. Scientists analysed 79 sampling sites along 57 rivers for microplastic particles measuring less than 5 mm and macroplastic above the size.