You’re Being Lied To About Ocean Plastic | Truth Complex | Business Insider

Plastic pollution is getting worse — despite widespread public awareness of the problem, massive investment in recycling, and years of pledges to stop polluting. So what do we get wrong when we talk about ocean plastic? A lot, it turns out. Business Insider Producer Elizabeth McCauley dives into the scientific literature and talks to experts to find out how we actually solve this problem.

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Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 01:08 – The Great Pacific Garbage Patch 04:36 – Littering 07:05 – Recycling 10:32 – Microplastics 13:53 – The Solution 17:44 – End Credits