You're Being Lied to About Ocean Plastic

Plastic pollution is getting worse, despite widespread public awareness of the problem, massive investment in recycling, and years of pledges to stop polluting. This Business Insider documentary debunks the myths about where ocean plastic pollution comes from and the best way to fight back. Ocean plastic is not mainly from littering: 82% come from mismanaged waste. And recycling may not be the key: over 70% of ocean polluting plastics are not even recyclable. Solutions need to focus on better waste management in developing countries and reducing overall plastic production (an effort the oil and gas lobby is fighting).