How much do people actually know about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? @theoceancleanup

How much do people actually know about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? @theoceancleanup

Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

We went around Venice Beach, Los Angeles, and asked some strangers to find out. You'd be surprised by what they answered...

How much do people actually know about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

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How much do people actually know about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?