How to Reduce Plastic Pollution

In spite of recycling programs, every year millions of tons of plastic waste ends up in the ocean. The reasons for this are complex, but one thing is quite clear: Producing so much plastic waste is bad for the environment and destructive for marine wildlife. Some people are calling for bolder action to reduce the amount of plastic waste produced each year. Listen to learn about this challenging problem and how some experts are proposing new, innovative ideas to address the issue.