… According to the United Nations Environment Programme , people around the world produce 300 million tons of plastic annually, and half that is for single-use items. That’s equal to … According to the United Nations Environment Programme , people around the world produce 300 million tons of plastic annually, and half that is for single-use items. That’s equal to … According to the United Nations Environment Programme , people around the world produce 300 million tons of plastic annually, and half that is for single-use items. That’s equal to …