An estimated that 8-point-8 million metric tons of plastic waste is dumped in oceans each year, causing widespread harm to the marine environment globally. Experts say most of the items found alongside beaches are carrier bags, cigarette lighters and fishing lines among others. This waste poses a serious threat to fish, marine reptiles and mammals. Power electronics company, Willard Batteries, is involved in a number of recycling campaigns, to raise awareness about the dangers of ocean pollution. Corne Strydom, Sales and Marketing Executive at Willard Batteries explains..