MARKING AS BRAINLIEST

"...in 2008, volunteers collected 55,491 beached lighters, more than double the number collected just five years earlier."

Explanation:

This shows that more and more plastic is being wasted every year, and how the number won't get smaller anytime soon. This all leads to a problem, as since most of this was collected near beaches, it can slowly make its way into seas.

very interesting story but where is the question what is actually a question i don't understand

stating your point of the article