Addicted to Plastic
The Rise and Demise of a Modern Miracle
2008 · 1h 25m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Ian Connacher
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Addicted to Plastic
Overview
Reveals the history and worldwide scope of plastics pollution, investigates its toxicity and explores solutions. From styrofoam cups to artificial organs, plastics are perhaps the most ubiquitous and versatile material ever invented. No invention in the past 100 years has had more influence and presence than synthetics. But such progress has had a cost.
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