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Read the following information and convert them into a graph to compare the countries and the amount of plastic they use.
China contributes the highest share - that is around 28%, of the total plastic used globally. Indonesia uses 10%, both the Philippines and Vietnam use 6% each; Thailand uses 3.2%, Egypt 3%, Nigeria 2.7% and South Africa 2%.
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