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Tough truths about plastic pollution

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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.

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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Dianna Cohen

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.

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