Recycling Is Broken Here S How We Can Fix It

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Globally, only 9% of plastic is ever recycled, and even that tiny amount requires some virgin plastic to maintain quality.

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How much of our

Plastic items are used in all areas of our lives. So a lot of plastic waste comes out and

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America produces more waste per capita than any other country in the world. And

Our world is full plastic things and many of them crack or break.

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Environmental activist and author Jennie Romer provides helpful information on what

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A fun and educational Dr. Binocs video that explains what could happen to our planet if