Unequal Shores: The Global Imbalance of Plastic Pollution

CLIENT: free work
DATE: April 2024

Description:

This illustrated informational piece draws on data from Our World in Data to highlight the stark imbalance between the countries that produce the most plastic waste and those most affected by its environmental consequences. At the heart of the visual is a paradox: nations like the United States rank among the top producers of plastic, yet the resulting pollution disproportionately impacts distant coastlines, especially in Southeast Asia.

By visualizing this global disconnect, the project calls attention to the systemic injustices of plastic pollution — where wealthier nations export the problem, and vulnerable ecosystems and communities pay the price. The piece aims to foster awareness, accountability, and a renewed call for international collaboration toward a more just and sustainable future for our oceans.

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