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Why our planet is drowning in plastic waste | DW News

More than 170 countries are meeting over the next weeks to negotiate an end to what some experts have called a "plastic crisis". At a time when globally we are producing more plastic than ever, some nations are calling for a reduction to combat plastic waste. Currently, less than 10% of the plastic produced worldwide is recycled – instead much of it ends up polluting the environment and it is having a deep impact on human health. So, why are we continuing to produce so much plastic? Why is it so hard to recycle? And what solutions are out there? CHAPTERS: 00:00 INTRO 00:53 THE PROBLEM I: PLASTIC PRODUCTION AT ITS HIGHEST 03:57 THE PROBLEM II: RECYCLING DIFFICULTIES 06:12 THE SOLUTION I: RETHINKING RECYCLING 09:09 THE SOLUTION II: EFFECTIVE REGULATION For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:   / dwnews   ►TikTok:   / dwnews   ►Facebook:   / deutschewellenews   ►Twitter:   / dwnews   Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie:    / dwdeutsch   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutsche... #Environment #Plastic #Waste #UN #Recycling