Our lifestyle is harming this planet so vigorously that thousands of animal and plant species have been extinct and our own life is becoming hell. Plastic has become a big problem. I think some restriction on the use of plastic be imposed so that our eco-system may survive.
I found some mistake in the data you provided in your article. I think it should be corrected.

It's estimated at just around 1.6 square kilometers which an area twice the size of state of Texas or three times the size of France! That's huge right?!