Climate change and plastic - what's the connection?

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Plastics are everywhere – for good reason – they're cheap, abundant and can go into a myriad of different products from food packaging to vital medical equipment. But plastic waste has a devastating effect on the environment and the manufacturing process is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. The world is trying to agree on a treaty to reduce plastics pollution but a recent meeting in South Korea ended in failure. Graihagh Jackson talks to experts on the past and future of plastics, and she hears a report from Malaysia, where plastic waste dumps can be up to 15 metres high.

Period15 Dec 2024

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  • TitleClimate change and plastic - what's the connection?
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletBBC World Service The Climate Question
    Media typeRadio
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date15/12/24
    DescriptionWhat does the failure of talks on a global plastics treaty mean for climate change?
    URLhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct5wsr
    PersonsCressida Bowyer