Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Every year, millions of metric tons of plastic waste are produced globally, and a significant portion ends up in our oceans. These plastics, ranging from single-use items to discarded fishing nets, contribute to the creation of massive plastic islands in the ocean, including the infamous Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch, which is three times the size of France. Research by Lourens J.J. Meijer and colleagues has revealed alarming statistics about the countries contributing the most to ocean plastic pollution. While larger plastic producers like China are often seen as the primary culprits, the situation is more complex. Smaller countries with long coastlines, heavy rainfall, and inadequate waste management systems contribute disproportionately to ocean plastic pollution.