How much plastic waste has been dumped in the oceans in 2020?

Over 12 million tons.  That's equivalent to more than 460,000 double decker buses. At this rate, scientists estimate that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish. See More plastic than fish Isn't in time we made an effort to avoid buying plastics, or at least ensuring that any plastic we do buy is classified as biodegradable?