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April 2010

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Tough truths about plastic pollution

Dianna Cohen

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.

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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.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Artist and activist

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Dianna Cohen co-founded the Plastic Pollution Coalition, which is working to help end our cycle of plastics use.