Name: What really happens to the plastic you throw away?
Uploaded: 2017-09-07T20:33:40Z
Duration: 3 min 52 s
Description: We've all been told that we should recycle plastic bottles and containers. But what actually happens to the plastic if we just throw it away? Emma Bryce traces the life cycles of three different plastic bottles, shedding light on the dangers these disposables present to our world. [Directed by Sharon Colman, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Peter Gosling].

We've all been told that we should recycle plastic bottles and containers. But what actually happens to the plastic if we just throw it away? Emma Bryce traces the life cycles of three different plastic bottles, shedding light on the dangers these disposables present to our world. [Directed by Sharon Colman, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Peter Gosling].

Emma Bryce: What really happens to the plastic you throw away?

What really happens to the plastic you throw away?

Landfills swell as plastics, taking 1,000 years to decompose, leach toxins into ecosystems, a stark testament to our consumption habits.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a vortex of marine debris, highlights the dire consequences of plastic pollution on marine life.

Recycling transforms waste into raw materials, showcasing the potential of reusing plastics to mitigate environmental impact.