Read the following excerpt from the article about Boyan Slat. Then, answer the question below. The use of plastic has contributed to advancements in countless industries and fields of study over the past century. From science and medicine to household chores, plastic has been an integral part of new discoveries and processes. Although environmental concerns have created a reduction in the amount of plastic purchased and used by consumers, there is still a large amount of plastic trash polluting the Earth's land and water. There are currently five giant trash gyres, or whirlpools collecting floating trash, in our oceans. The North Pacific gyre covers nearly 5 million square miles of ocean with an estimated 11 million tons of plastic waste.
Which Information from the excerpt would you include in an infographic? Explain your answer in 2 to 3 sentences.