Name: Tough truths about plastic pollution
Uploaded: 2010-10-20T11:06:00Z
Duration: 5 min 1 s
Description: Artist Dianna Cohen shares some tough truths about plastic pollution in the ocean and in our lives -- and some thoughts on how to free ourselves from the plastic gyre.

Dianna Cohen: Tough truths about plastic pollution

Tough truths about plastic pollution

Artist Dianna Cohen shares some tough truths about plastic pollution in the ocean and in our lives -- and some thoughts on how to free ourselves from the plastic gyre.

Plastic waste infiltrates not just the oceans but daily life, from supermarket packaging to kitchen storage. Less than seven percent of plastics are recycled in the United States, and most are down-cycled or incinerated. With tiny plastic particles breaking down but never disappearing, the real solution lies in stopping single-use plastics at the source. Everyday choices and simple alternatives can help stem the tide and protect both the planet and human health.