World Oceans Day Statement on Plastic Pollution

toxic chemicals, are ingested by wildlife, and enter the food chain that we depend on. Consumption of throwaway plastics, such as bottles, containers, bags, and packaging, has spiraled out of control. Recycling is not a sustainable solution. The reality is that most of our plastic waste is landfilled, downcycled or exported to other countries. And tragically, millions of tons of plastic are poisoning our oceans. Businesses and governments need to take responsibility for new ways to design, ...

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YouTube | June 8, 2009

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